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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,040.10, 783,060.15 and 242,104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,040.10, 783,060.15 and 242,104.10 is: 363,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,040.10 : 783,060.15 = 242,104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,040.10/783,060.15 = 242,104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,040.10x = 783,060.15 × 242,104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,040.10x = 189,582,072,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,582,072,861.62/522,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,156.15

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