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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,253.41, 842,212.26 and 206,516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,253.41, 842,212.26 and 206,516.54 is: 309,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,253.41 : 842,212.26 = 206,516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,253.41/842,212.26 = 206,516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,253.41x = 842,212.26 × 206,516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,253.41x = 173,930,761,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,930,761,880.78/561,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,897.02

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