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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,439.20, 684,723.60 and 140,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,439.20, 684,723.60 and 140,863.20 is: 211,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,439.20 : 684,723.60 = 140,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,439.20/684,723.60 = 140,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,439.20x = 684,723.60 × 140,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,439.20x = 96,452,357,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,452,357,411.52/456,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,314.80

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