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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,032.10, 780,048.15 and 240,096.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,032.10, 780,048.15 and 240,096.10 is: 360,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,032.10 : 780,048.15 = 240,096.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,032.10/780,048.15 = 240,096.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,032.10x = 780,048.15 × 240,096.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,032.10x = 187,286,518,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,286,518,627.22/520,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,144.15

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