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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,270.25, 840,412.67 and 186,293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,270.25, 840,412.67 and 186,293.25 is: 279,442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,270.25 : 840,412.67 = 186,293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,270.25/840,412.67 = 186,293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,270.25x = 840,412.67 × 186,293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,270.25x = 156,563,207,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,563,207,635.48/560,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,442.30

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