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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,962.76, 637,490.85 and 140,549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,962.76, 637,490.85 and 140,549.72 is: 210,840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,962.76 : 637,490.85 = 140,549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,962.76/637,490.85 = 140,549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,962.76x = 637,490.85 × 140,549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,962.76x = 89,599,157,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,599,157,552.41/424,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,840.02

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