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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,233.67, 874,850.46 and 140,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,233.67, 874,850.46 and 140,001.67 is: 210,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,233.67 : 874,850.46 = 140,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,233.67/874,850.46 = 140,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,233.67x = 874,850.46 × 140,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,233.67x = 122,480,525,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,480,525,400.27/583,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,002.49

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