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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,732.20, 840,848.70 and 404,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,732.20, 840,848.70 and 404,268.20 is: 605,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,732.20 : 840,848.70 = 404,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,732.20/840,848.70 = 404,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,732.20x = 840,848.70 × 404,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,732.20x = 339,928,390,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,928,390,421.34/561,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,143.15

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