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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,540.42, 609,907.52 and 140,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,540.42, 609,907.52 and 140,303.24 is: 210,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,540.42 : 609,907.52 = 140,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,540.42/609,907.52 = 140,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,540.42x = 609,907.52 × 140,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,540.42x = 85,572,000,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,572,000,744.74/406,540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,488.30

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