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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,875.90, 608,807.46 and 139,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,875.90, 608,807.46 and 139,638.72 is: 209,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,875.90 : 608,807.46 = 139,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,875.90/608,807.46 = 139,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,875.90x = 608,807.46 × 139,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,875.90x = 85,013,094,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013,094,440.85/405,875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,455.88

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