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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,965.77, 840,949.16 and 205,897.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,965.77, 840,949.16 and 205,897.41 is: 308,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,965.77 : 840,949.16 = 205,897.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,965.77/840,949.16 = 205,897.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,965.77x = 840,949.16 × 205,897.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,965.77x = 173,149,252,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,149,252,956.19/560,965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,662.78

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