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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,057.10, 780,085.65 and 240,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,057.10, 780,085.65 and 240,121.10 is: 360,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,057.10 : 780,085.65 = 240,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,057.10/780,085.65 = 240,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,057.10x = 780,085.65 × 240,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,057.10x = 187,315,024,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,315,024,372.22/520,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,181.65

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