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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,047.55, 683,874.50 and 140,434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,047.55, 683,874.50 and 140,434.29 is: 210,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,047.55 : 683,874.50 = 140,434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,047.55/683,874.50 = 140,434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,047.55x = 683,874.50 × 140,434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,047.55x = 96,039,429,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,039,429,154.43/456,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,590.82

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