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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,962.30, 840,943.26 and 205,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,962.30, 840,943.26 and 205,893.94 is: 308,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,962.30 : 840,943.26 = 205,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,962.30/840,943.26 = 205,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,962.30x = 840,943.26 × 205,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,962.30x = 173,145,121,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,145,121,117.84/560,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,657.32

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