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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,546.80, 609,917.09 and 140,309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,546.80, 609,917.09 and 140,309.63 is: 210,497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,546.80 : 609,917.09 = 140,309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,546.80/609,917.09 = 140,309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,546.80x = 609,917.09 × 140,309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,546.80x = 85,577,237,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,577,237,477.44/406,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,497.87

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