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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,287, 840,437.94 and 186,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,287, 840,437.94 and 186,310.12 is: 279,467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,287 : 840,437.94 = 186,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,287/840,437.94 = 186,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,287x = 840,437.94 × 186,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,287x = 156,582,093,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,582,093,453.95/560,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,467.65

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