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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,712.09, 609,662.12 and 140,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,712.09, 609,662.12 and 140,302.68 is: 210,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,712.09 : 609,662.12 = 140,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,712.09/609,662.12 = 140,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,712.09x = 609,662.12 × 140,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,712.09x = 85,537,228,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,537,228,628.97/406,712.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,313.96

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