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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,316.73, 780,462.90 and 239,833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,316.73, 780,462.90 and 239,833.98 is: 359,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,316.73 : 780,462.90 = 239,833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,316.73/780,462.90 = 239,833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,316.73x = 780,462.90 × 239,833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,316.73x = 187,181,523,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,181,523,549.34/520,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,745.35

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