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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,257.08, 840,385.08 and 205,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,257.08, 840,385.08 and 205,298.88 is: 307,948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,257.08 : 840,385.08 = 205,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,257.08/840,385.08 = 205,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,257.08x = 840,385.08 × 205,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,257.08x = 172,530,115,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,530,115,692.71/560,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,948.12

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