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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,999.82, 684,073.23 and 140,456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,999.82, 684,073.23 and 140,456.58 is: 210,707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,999.82 : 684,073.23 = 140,456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,999.82/684,073.23 = 140,456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,999.82x = 684,073.23 × 140,456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,999.82x = 96,082,586,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,082,586,355.35/455,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,707.51

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