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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,414.70, 840,622.05 and 186,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,414.70, 840,622.05 and 186,437.70 is: 279,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,414.70 : 840,622.05 = 186,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,414.70/840,622.05 = 186,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,414.70x = 840,622.05 × 186,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,414.70x = 156,723,641,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,723,641,571.29/560,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,656.55

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