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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,854.55, 683,790.62 and 140,311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,854.55, 683,790.62 and 140,311.13 is: 210,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,854.55 : 683,790.62 = 140,311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,854.55/683,790.62 = 140,311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,854.55x = 683,790.62 × 140,311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,854.55x = 95,943,430,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,943,430,455.09/455,854.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,469.40

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