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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,076.70, 780,115.05 and 240,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,076.70, 780,115.05 and 240,140.70 is: 360,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,076.70 : 780,115.05 = 240,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,076.70/780,115.05 = 240,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,076.70x = 780,115.05 × 240,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,076.70x = 187,337,374,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,337,374,187.54/520,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,211.05

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