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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,215.63, 874,823.44 and 139,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,215.63, 874,823.44 and 139,983.63 is: 209,975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,215.63 : 874,823.44 = 139,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,215.63/874,823.44 = 139,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,215.63x = 874,823.44 × 139,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,215.63x = 122,460,960,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,460,960,740.29/583,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,975.44

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