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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,972.92, 683,926.98 and 140,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,972.92, 683,926.98 and 140,396.92 is: 210,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,972.92 : 683,926.98 = 140,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,972.92/683,926.98 = 140,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,972.92x = 683,926.98 × 140,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,972.92x = 96,021,241,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,021,241,496.90/455,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,585.40

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