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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,442.20, 684,728.10 and 140,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,442.20, 684,728.10 and 140,866.20 is: 211,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,442.20 : 684,728.10 = 140,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,442.20/684,728.10 = 140,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,442.20x = 684,728.10 × 140,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,442.20x = 96,455,045,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,455,045,480.22/456,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,319.30

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