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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,942.74, 875,912.19 and 140,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,942.74, 875,912.19 and 140,710.74 is: 211,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,942.74 : 875,912.19 = 140,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,942.74/875,912.19 = 140,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,942.74x = 875,912.19 × 140,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,942.74x = 123,250,252,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,250,252,429.92/583,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,065.65

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