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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,414.60, 684,719.10 and 140,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,414.60, 684,719.10 and 140,903.40 is: 211,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,414.60 : 684,719.10 = 140,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,414.60/684,719.10 = 140,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,414.60x = 684,719.10 × 140,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,414.60x = 96,479,249,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,479,249,234.94/456,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,385.11

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