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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,607.29, 841,033.55 and 181,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,607.29, 841,033.55 and 181,566.32 is: 272,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,607.29 : 841,033.55 = 181,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,607.29/841,033.55 = 181,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,607.29x = 841,033.55 × 181,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,607.29x = 152,703,361,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,703,361,557.04/560,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,389.19

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