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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,010.34, 609,056.47 and 139,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,010.34, 609,056.47 and 139,735.82 is: 209,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,010.34 : 609,056.47 = 139,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,010.34/609,056.47 = 139,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,010.34x = 609,056.47 × 139,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,010.34x = 85,107,005,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,107,005,261.76/406,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,617.83

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