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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,962.94, 875,942.96 and 140,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,962.94, 875,942.96 and 140,730.94 is: 211,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,962.94 : 875,942.96 = 140,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,962.94/875,942.96 = 140,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,962.94x = 875,942.96 × 140,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,962.94x = 123,272,276,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,272,276,147.18/583,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,096.06

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