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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,573.78, 841,004.64 and 161,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,573.78, 841,004.64 and 161,245.82 is: 241,910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,573.78 : 841,004.64 = 161,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,573.78/841,004.64 = 161,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,573.78x = 841,004.64 × 161,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,573.78x = 135,608,482,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,608,482,800.61/560,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,910.14

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