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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,246.08, 840,368.64 and 205,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,246.08, 840,368.64 and 205,287.88 is: 307,931.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,246.08 : 840,368.64 = 205,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,246.08/840,368.64 = 205,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,246.08x = 840,368.64 × 205,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,246.08x = 172,517,496,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,517,496,524.08/560,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,931.64

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