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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,183.65, 839,844.75 and 290,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,183.65, 839,844.75 and 290,022.17 is: 434,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,183.65 : 839,844.75 = 290,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,183.65/839,844.75 = 290,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,183.65x = 839,844.75 × 290,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,183.65x = 243,573,598,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,573,598,470.59/560,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,810.26

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