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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,717.20, 610,172.64 and 140,479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,717.20, 610,172.64 and 140,479.92 is: 210,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,717.20 : 610,172.64 = 140,479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,717.20/610,172.64 = 140,479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,717.20x = 610,172.64 × 140,479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,717.20x = 85,717,003,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,717,003,653.39/406,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,753.33

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