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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,839.59, 841,363.88 and 181,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,839.59, 841,363.88 and 181,726.52 is: 272,623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,839.59 : 841,363.88 = 181,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,839.59/841,363.88 = 181,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,839.59x = 841,363.88 × 181,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,839.59x = 152,898,124,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,898,124,850.65/560,839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,623.63

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