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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,332.51, 839,999.45 and 205,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,332.51, 839,999.45 and 205,263.50 is: 307,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,332.51 : 839,999.45 = 205,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,332.51/839,999.45 = 205,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,332.51x = 839,999.45 × 205,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,332.51x = 172,421,223,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,421,223,418.24/560,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,712.33

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