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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,543.79, 609,912.59 and 140,306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,543.79, 609,912.59 and 140,306.63 is: 210,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,543.79 : 609,912.59 = 140,306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,543.79/609,912.59 = 140,306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,543.79x = 609,912.59 × 140,306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,543.79x = 85,574,776,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,574,776,346.38/406,543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,493.38

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