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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,968.38, 840,829.26 and 427,408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,968.38, 840,829.26 and 427,408.29 is: 640,637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,968.38 : 840,829.26 = 427,408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,968.38/840,829.26 = 427,408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,968.38x = 840,829.26 × 427,408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,968.38x = 359,377,396,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,377,396,198.57/560,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,637.53

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