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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,095.70, 780,143.55 and 240,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,095.70, 780,143.55 and 240,159.70 is: 360,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,095.70 : 780,143.55 = 240,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,095.70/780,143.55 = 240,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,095.70x = 780,143.55 × 240,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,095.70x = 187,359,040,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,359,040,924.94/520,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,239.55

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