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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,438.60, 684,755.10 and 140,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,438.60, 684,755.10 and 140,927.40 is: 211,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,438.60 : 684,755.10 = 140,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,438.60/684,755.10 = 140,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,438.60x = 684,755.10 × 140,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,438.60x = 96,500,755,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,500,755,879.74/456,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,421.11

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