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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,783.60, 608,675.40 and 139,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,783.60, 608,675.40 and 139,520.40 is: 209,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,783.60 : 608,675.40 = 139,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,783.60/608,675.40 = 139,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,783.60x = 608,675.40 × 139,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,783.60x = 84,922,635,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,922,635,278.16/405,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,280.60

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