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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,726.80, 520,090.20 and 240,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,726.80, 520,090.20 and 240,438.60 is: 360,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,726.80 : 520,090.20 = 240,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,726.80/520,090.20 = 240,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,726.80x = 520,090.20 × 240,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,726.80x = 125,049,759,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,049,759,561.72/346,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,657.90

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