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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,018.80, 780,028.20 and 240,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,018.80, 780,028.20 and 240,082.80 is: 360,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,018.80 : 780,028.20 = 240,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,018.80/780,028.20 = 240,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,018.80x = 780,028.20 × 240,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,018.80x = 187,271,354,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,271,354,334.96/520,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,124.20

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