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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,417.73, 634,992.78 and 139,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,417.73, 634,992.78 and 139,061.43 is: 208,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,417.73 : 634,992.78 = 139,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,417.73/634,992.78 = 139,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,417.73x = 634,992.78 × 139,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,417.73x = 88,303,004,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,303,004,026.48/423,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,548.20

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