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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,775.92, 841,141.98 and 186,798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,775.92, 841,141.98 and 186,798.92 is: 280,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,775.92 : 841,141.98 = 186,798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,775.92/841,141.98 = 186,798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,775.92x = 841,141.98 × 186,798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,775.92x = 157,124,409,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,124,409,224.95/560,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,191.08

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