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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,975.81, 809,952.78 and 140,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,975.81, 809,952.78 and 140,607.74 is: 210,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,975.81 : 809,952.78 = 140,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,975.81/809,952.78 = 140,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,975.81x = 809,952.78 × 140,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,975.81x = 113,885,629,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,885,629,902.52/539,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,908.76

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