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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,247.08, 840,370.14 and 205,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,247.08, 840,370.14 and 205,288.88 is: 307,933.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,247.08 : 840,370.14 = 205,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,247.08/840,370.14 = 205,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,247.08x = 840,370.14 × 205,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,247.08x = 172,518,644,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518,644,826.04/560,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,933.14

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