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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,961.94, 875,941.47 and 140,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,961.94, 875,941.47 and 140,729.94 is: 211,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,961.94 : 875,941.47 = 140,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,961.94/875,941.47 = 140,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,961.94x = 875,941.47 × 140,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,961.94x = 123,271,190,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,271,190,516.61/583,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,094.56

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