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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,684, 841,375.92 and 228,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,684, 841,375.92 and 228,260 is: 342,532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,684 : 841,375.92 = 228,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,684/841,375.92 = 228,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,684x = 841,375.92 × 228,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,684x = 192,052,467,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,052,467,499.20/560,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,532.46

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