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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,176.29, 839,833.77 and 290,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,176.29, 839,833.77 and 290,014.83 is: 434,799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,176.29 : 839,833.77 = 290,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,176.29/839,833.77 = 290,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,176.29x = 839,833.77 × 290,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,176.29x = 243,564,248,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,564,248,034.81/560,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,799.28

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