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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,262.48, 609,020.48 and 139,959.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,262.48, 609,020.48 and 139,959.68 is: 209,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,262.48 : 609,020.48 = 139,959.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,262.48/609,020.48 = 139,959.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,262.48x = 609,020.48 × 139,959.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,262.48x = 85,238,311,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,238,311,494.25/406,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,810.94

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