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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,272.98, 841,916.67 and 187,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,272.98, 841,916.67 and 187,295.98 is: 280,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,272.98 : 841,916.67 = 187,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,272.98/841,916.67 = 187,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,272.98x = 841,916.67 × 187,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,272.98x = 157,687,607,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,687,607,785.99/561,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,946.37

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