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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,068.30, 780,102.45 and 240,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,068.30, 780,102.45 and 240,132.30 is: 360,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,068.30 : 780,102.45 = 240,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,068.30/780,102.45 = 240,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,068.30x = 780,102.45 × 240,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,068.30x = 187,327,795,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,327,795,554.14/520,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,198.45

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