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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,080.15, 840,267.84 and 293,769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,080.15, 840,267.84 and 293,769.16 is: 440,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,080.15 : 840,267.84 = 293,769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,080.15/840,267.84 = 293,769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,080.15x = 840,267.84 × 293,769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,080.15x = 246,844,777,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,844,777,531.81/560,080.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,731.17

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