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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,061.60, 780,092.40 and 240,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,061.60, 780,092.40 and 240,125.60 is: 360,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,061.60 : 780,092.40 = 240,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,061.60/780,092.40 = 240,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,061.60x = 780,092.40 × 240,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,061.60x = 187,320,155,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,320,155,605.44/520,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,188.40

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