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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,001.70, 527,311.35 and 240,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,001.70, 527,311.35 and 240,027.30 is: 359,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,001.70 : 527,311.35 = 240,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,001.70/527,311.35 = 240,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,001.70x = 527,311.35 × 240,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,001.70x = 126,569,119,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,569,119,599.86/352,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,569.63

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