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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,553.30, 609,926.86 and 140,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,553.30, 609,926.86 and 140,316.14 is: 210,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,553.30 : 609,926.86 = 140,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,553.30/609,926.86 = 140,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,553.30x = 609,926.86 × 140,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,553.30x = 85,582,582,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,582,582,677.52/406,553.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,507.66

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