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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,924.60, 683,886.90 and 140,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,924.60, 683,886.90 and 140,478.20 is: 210,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,924.60 : 683,886.90 = 140,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,924.60/683,886.90 = 140,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,924.60x = 683,886.90 × 140,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,924.60x = 96,071,200,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,071,200,715.58/455,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,717.30

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