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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,019.80, 780,029.70 and 240,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,019.80, 780,029.70 and 240,083.80 is: 360,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,019.80 : 780,029.70 = 240,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,019.80/780,029.70 = 240,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,019.80x = 780,029.70 × 240,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,019.80x = 187,272,494,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,272,494,488.86/520,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,125.70

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