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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,941.24, 875,909.94 and 140,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,941.24, 875,909.94 and 140,709.24 is: 211,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,941.24 : 875,909.94 = 140,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,941.24/875,909.94 = 140,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,941.24x = 875,909.94 × 140,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,941.24x = 123,248,621,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,248,621,965.85/583,941.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,063.40

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