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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,348.38, 609,562.67 and 140,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,348.38, 609,562.67 and 140,073.84 is: 210,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,348.38 : 609,562.67 = 140,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,348.38/609,562.67 = 140,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,348.38x = 609,562.67 × 140,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,348.38x = 85,383,783,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,383,783,207.18/406,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,124.58

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