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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,474.48, 684,785.76 and 140,857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,474.48, 684,785.76 and 140,857.68 is: 211,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,474.48 : 684,785.76 = 140,857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,474.48/684,785.76 = 140,857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,474.48x = 684,785.76 × 140,857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,474.48x = 96,457,333,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457,333,450.64/456,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,309.37

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