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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,540.60, 684,908.10 and 141,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,540.60, 684,908.10 and 141,029.40 is: 211,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,540.60 : 684,908.10 = 141,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,540.60/684,908.10 = 141,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,540.60x = 684,908.10 × 141,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,540.60x = 96,592,178,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,592,178,398.14/456,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,574.13

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