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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,116.86, 839,902.41 and 186,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,116.86, 839,902.41 and 186,013.50 is: 278,929.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,116.86 : 839,902.41 = 186,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,116.86/839,902.41 = 186,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,116.86x = 839,902.41 × 186,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,116.86x = 156,233,186,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,233,186,942.54/560,116.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,929.63

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