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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,713.72, 609,920.82 and 140,405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,713.72, 609,920.82 and 140,405.88 is: 210,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,713.72 : 609,920.82 = 140,405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,713.72/609,920.82 = 140,405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,713.72x = 609,920.82 × 140,405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,713.72x = 85,636,469,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,636,469,462.42/406,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,557.12

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