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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,860.81, 842,792.03 and 229,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,860.81, 842,792.03 and 229,436.81 is: 344,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,860.81 : 842,792.03 = 229,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,860.81/842,792.03 = 229,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,860.81x = 842,792.03 × 229,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,860.81x = 193,367,517,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,367,517,537.20/561,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,155.55

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