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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,983.60, 779,975.40 and 240,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,983.60, 779,975.40 and 240,047.60 is: 360,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,983.60 : 779,975.40 = 240,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,983.60/779,975.40 = 240,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,983.60x = 779,975.40 × 240,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,983.60x = 187,231,222,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,231,222,829.04/519,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,071.40

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