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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,560.17, 840,340.27 and 205,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,560.17, 840,340.27 and 205,491.30 is: 308,053.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,560.17 : 840,340.27 = 205,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,560.17/840,340.27 = 205,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,560.17x = 840,340.27 × 205,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,560.17x = 172,682,614,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,682,614,524.65/560,560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,053.66

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