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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,263.22, 840,402.14 and 186,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,263.22, 840,402.14 and 186,286.22 is: 279,431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,263.22 : 840,402.14 = 186,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,263.22/840,402.14 = 186,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,263.22x = 840,402.14 × 186,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,263.22x = 156,555,335,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,555,335,958.58/560,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,431.76

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