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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,046.60, 780,069.90 and 240,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,046.60, 780,069.90 and 240,110.60 is: 360,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,046.60 : 780,069.90 = 240,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,046.60/780,069.90 = 240,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,046.60x = 780,069.90 × 240,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,046.60x = 187,303,051,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,303,051,730.94/520,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,165.90

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