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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,841.94, 787,257.72 and 240,451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,841.94, 787,257.72 and 240,451.81 is: 360,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,841.94 : 787,257.72 = 240,451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,841.94/787,257.72 = 240,451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,841.94x = 787,257.72 × 240,451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,841.94x = 189,297,542,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,297,542,580.15/524,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,675.33

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