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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,019.40, 838,862.70 and 560,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,019.40, 838,862.70 and 560,019.40 is: 838,862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,019.40 : 838,862.70 = 560,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,019.40/838,862.70 = 560,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,019.40x = 838,862.70 × 560,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,019.40x = 469,779,385,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,779,385,936.38/560,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,862.70

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