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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,957.88, 610,239.84 and 140,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,957.88, 610,239.84 and 140,624.96 is: 210,869.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,957.88 : 610,239.84 = 140,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,957.88/610,239.84 = 140,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,957.88x = 610,239.84 × 140,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,957.88x = 85,814,953,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,814,953,090.41/406,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,869.37

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