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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,026.60, 840,039.90 and 402,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,026.60, 840,039.90 and 402,562.60 is: 603,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,026.60 : 840,039.90 = 402,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,026.60/840,039.90 = 402,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,026.60x = 840,039.90 × 402,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,026.60x = 338,168,646,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,168,646,247.74/560,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,843.90

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