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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,316.56, 632,008.44 and 140,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,316.56, 632,008.44 and 140,835.28 is: 211,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,316.56 : 632,008.44 = 140,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,316.56/632,008.44 = 140,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,316.56x = 632,008.44 × 140,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,316.56x = 89,009,085,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,009,085,609.76/421,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,264.15

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