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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,805.09, 637,115.20 and 140,428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,805.09, 637,115.20 and 140,428.46 is: 210,612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,805.09 : 637,115.20 = 140,428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,805.09/637,115.20 = 140,428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,805.09x = 637,115.20 × 140,428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,805.09x = 89,469,103,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,469,103,193.02/424,805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,612.13

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