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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,074.45, 780,111.68 and 240,138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,074.45, 780,111.68 and 240,138.45 is: 360,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,074.45 : 780,111.68 = 240,138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,074.45/780,111.68 = 240,138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,074.45x = 780,111.68 × 240,138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,074.45x = 187,334,808,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,334,808,461.40/520,074.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,207.68

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