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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,401.69, 842,436.05 and 206,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,401.69, 842,436.05 and 206,664.82 is: 310,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,401.69 : 842,436.05 = 206,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,401.69/842,436.05 = 206,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,401.69x = 842,436.05 × 206,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,401.69x = 174,101,891,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,101,891,495.35/561,401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,120.00

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