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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,938.24, 875,905.44 and 140,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,938.24, 875,905.44 and 140,706.24 is: 211,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,938.24 : 875,905.44 = 140,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,938.24/875,905.44 = 140,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,938.24x = 875,905.44 × 140,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,938.24x = 123,245,361,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,245,361,057.95/583,938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,058.90

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