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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,015.84, 609,064.71 and 139,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,015.84, 609,064.71 and 139,741.30 is: 209,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,015.84 : 609,064.71 = 139,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,015.84/609,064.71 = 139,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,015.84x = 609,064.71 × 139,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,015.84x = 85,111,494,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,111,494,359.52/406,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,626.04

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