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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,175.14, 840,636.30 and 290,551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,175.14, 840,636.30 and 290,551.79 is: 436,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,175.14 : 840,636.30 = 290,551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,175.14/840,636.30 = 290,551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,175.14x = 840,636.30 × 290,551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,175.14x = 244,248,381,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,248,381,703.98/560,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,021.46

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