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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,053.10, 780,079.65 and 240,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,053.10, 780,079.65 and 240,117.10 is: 360,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,053.10 : 780,079.65 = 240,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,053.10/780,079.65 = 240,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,053.10x = 780,079.65 × 240,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,053.10x = 187,310,463,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,310,463,327.02/520,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,175.65

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