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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,229, 876,343.50 and 140,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,229, 876,343.50 and 140,997 is: 211,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,229 : 876,343.50 = 140,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,229/876,343.50 = 140,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,229x = 876,343.50 × 140,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,229x = 123,561,804,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,561,804,469.50/584,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,495.50

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