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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,893.44, 842,446.22 and 206,861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,893.44, 842,446.22 and 206,861.26 is: 310,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,893.44 : 842,446.22 = 206,861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,893.44/842,446.22 = 206,861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,893.44x = 842,446.22 × 206,861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,893.44x = 174,269,486,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,269,486,551.44/561,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,146.86

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