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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,714.56, 841,049.94 and 186,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,714.56, 841,049.94 and 186,737.56 is: 280,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,714.56 : 841,049.94 = 186,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,714.56/841,049.94 = 186,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,714.56x = 841,049.94 × 186,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,714.56x = 157,055,613,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,055,613,633.75/560,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,099.05

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