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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,215.54, 839,929.68 and 205,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,215.54, 839,929.68 and 205,183.42 is: 307,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,215.54 : 839,929.68 = 205,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,215.54/839,929.68 = 205,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,215.54x = 839,929.68 × 205,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,215.54x = 172,339,644,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,339,644,301.91/560,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,630.96

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