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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,713.56, 841,048.44 and 186,736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,713.56, 841,048.44 and 186,736.56 is: 280,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,713.56 : 841,048.44 = 186,736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,713.56/841,048.44 = 186,736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,713.56x = 841,048.44 × 186,736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,713.56x = 157,054,492,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,054,492,478.97/560,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,097.55

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