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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,922, 841,383 and 166,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,922, 841,383 and 166,938 is: 250,407

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,922 : 841,383 = 166,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,922/841,383 = 166,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,922x = 841,383 × 166,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,922x = 140,458,795,254
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,458,795,254/560,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,407

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