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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,271.20, 759,873.36 and 240,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,271.20, 759,873.36 and 240,222 is: 359,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,271.20 : 759,873.36 = 240,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,271.20/759,873.36 = 240,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,271.20x = 759,873.36 × 240,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,271.20x = 182,538,298,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,538,298,285.92/507,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,843.61

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