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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,417.44, 842,459.67 and 206,680.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,417.44, 842,459.67 and 206,680.57 is: 310,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,417.44 : 842,459.67 = 206,680.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,417.44/842,459.67 = 206,680.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,417.44x = 842,459.67 × 206,680.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,417.44x = 174,120,042,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,120,042,691.46/561,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,143.63

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