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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,094.70, 780,142.05 and 240,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,094.70, 780,142.05 and 240,158.70 is: 360,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,094.70 : 780,142.05 = 240,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,094.70/780,142.05 = 240,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,094.70x = 780,142.05 × 240,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,094.70x = 187,357,900,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,357,900,543.34/520,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,238.05

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