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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,030.60, 780,045.90 and 240,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,030.60, 780,045.90 and 240,094.60 is: 360,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,030.60 : 780,045.90 = 240,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,030.60/780,045.90 = 240,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,030.60x = 780,045.90 × 240,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,030.60x = 187,284,808,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,284,808,342.14/520,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,141.90

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