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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,068.60, 780,102.90 and 240,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,068.60, 780,102.90 and 240,132.60 is: 360,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,068.60 : 780,102.90 = 240,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,068.60/780,102.90 = 240,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,068.60x = 780,102.90 × 240,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,068.60x = 187,328,137,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,328,137,644.54/520,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,198.90

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