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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,799.23, 842,782.76 and 206,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,799.23, 842,782.76 and 206,786.25 is: 310,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,799.23 : 842,782.76 = 206,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,799.23/842,782.76 = 206,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,799.23x = 842,782.76 × 206,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,799.23x = 174,275,886,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,275,886,505.05/561,799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,210.26

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