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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,865.38, 635,671.26 and 139,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,865.38, 635,671.26 and 139,503.44 is: 209,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,865.38 : 635,671.26 = 139,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,865.38/635,671.26 = 139,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,865.38x = 635,671.26 × 139,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,865.38x = 88,678,327,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,678,327,479.13/423,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,213.42

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