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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,079.15, 840,266.34 and 293,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,079.15, 840,266.34 and 293,768.16 is: 440,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,079.15 : 840,266.34 = 293,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,079.15/840,266.34 = 293,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,079.15x = 840,266.34 × 293,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,079.15x = 246,843,496,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,843,496,611.73/560,079.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,729.67

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