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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,111.20, 780,166.80 and 240,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,111.20, 780,166.80 and 240,175.20 is: 360,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,111.20 : 780,166.80 = 240,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,111.20/780,166.80 = 240,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,111.20x = 780,166.80 × 240,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,111.20x = 187,376,717,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,376,717,223.36/520,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,262.80

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