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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,842.59, 841,368.38 and 181,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,842.59, 841,368.38 and 181,729.52 is: 272,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,842.59 : 841,368.38 = 181,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,842.59/841,368.38 = 181,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,842.59x = 841,368.38 × 181,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,842.59x = 152,901,466,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,901,466,725.09/560,842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,628.13

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