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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,259.94, 840,636.57 and 293,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,259.94, 840,636.57 and 293,956.24 is: 441,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,259.94 : 840,636.57 = 293,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,259.94/840,636.57 = 293,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,259.94x = 840,636.57 × 293,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,259.94x = 247,110,365,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,110,365,323.70/560,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,063.78

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