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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,729.70, 840,844.95 and 404,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,729.70, 840,844.95 and 404,265.70 is: 605,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,729.70 : 840,844.95 = 404,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,729.70/840,844.95 = 404,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,729.70x = 840,844.95 × 404,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,729.70x = 339,924,772,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,924,772,303.22/561,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,139.40

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