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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,045.60, 780,068.40 and 240,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,045.60, 780,068.40 and 240,109.60 is: 360,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,045.60 : 780,068.40 = 240,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,045.60/780,068.40 = 240,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,045.60x = 780,068.40 × 240,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,045.60x = 187,301,911,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301,911,496.64/520,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,164.40

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