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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,079.10, 780,118.65 and 240,143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,079.10, 780,118.65 and 240,143.10 is: 360,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,079.10 : 780,118.65 = 240,143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,079.10/780,118.65 = 240,143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,079.10x = 780,118.65 × 240,143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,079.10x = 187,340,110,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,340,110,978.82/520,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,214.65

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