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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,971.88, 840,834.50 and 427,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,971.88, 840,834.50 and 427,411.80 is: 640,642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,971.88 : 840,834.50 = 427,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,971.88/840,834.50 = 427,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,971.88x = 840,834.50 × 427,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,971.88x = 359,382,587,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,382,587,147.10/560,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,642.78

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