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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,005.98, 839,746.26 and 204,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,005.98, 839,746.26 and 204,771.60 is: 307,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,005.98 : 839,746.26 = 204,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,005.98/839,746.26 = 204,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,005.98x = 839,746.26 × 204,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,005.98x = 171,956,185,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,956,185,254.22/560,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,061.34

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