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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,069.20, 780,103.80 and 240,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,069.20, 780,103.80 and 240,133.20 is: 360,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,069.20 : 780,103.80 = 240,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,069.20/780,103.80 = 240,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,069.20x = 780,103.80 × 240,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,069.20x = 187,328,821,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,328,821,826.16/520,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,199.80

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