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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,427.06, 765,801.50 and 240,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,427.06, 765,801.50 and 240,544.30 is: 360,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,427.06 : 765,801.50 = 240,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,427.06/765,801.50 = 240,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,427.06x = 765,801.50 × 240,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,427.06x = 184,209,185,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,209,185,756.45/510,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,892.28

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