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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,725.80, 758,588.70 and 240,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,725.80, 758,588.70 and 240,005.30 is: 360,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,725.80 : 758,588.70 = 240,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,725.80/758,588.70 = 240,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,725.80x = 758,588.70 × 240,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,725.80x = 182,065,308,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,065,308,520.11/505,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,007.95

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