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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,045.10, 780,067.65 and 240,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,045.10, 780,067.65 and 240,109.10 is: 360,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,045.10 : 780,067.65 = 240,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,045.10/780,067.65 = 240,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,045.10x = 780,067.65 × 240,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,045.10x = 187,301,341,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301,341,380.62/520,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,163.65

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