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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,214.58, 684,277.85 and 140,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,214.58, 684,277.85 and 140,586.74 is: 210,866.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,214.58 : 684,277.85 = 140,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,214.58/684,277.85 = 140,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,214.58x = 684,277.85 × 140,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,214.58x = 96,200,392,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,200,392,185.71/456,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,866.54

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