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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,602.64, 841,026.59 and 181,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,602.64, 841,026.59 and 181,561.68 is: 272,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,602.64 : 841,026.59 = 181,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,602.64/841,026.59 = 181,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,602.64x = 841,026.59 × 181,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,602.64x = 152,698,203,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,698,203,531.97/560,602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,382.24

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