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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,562.04, 840,343.08 and 205,493.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,562.04, 840,343.08 and 205,493.19 is: 308,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,562.04 : 840,343.08 = 205,493.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,562.04/840,343.08 = 205,493.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,562.04x = 840,343.08 × 205,493.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,562.04x = 172,684,780,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,684,780,203.63/560,562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,056.50

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