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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,842.94, 787,259.22 and 240,452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,842.94, 787,259.22 and 240,452.81 is: 360,676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,842.94 : 787,259.22 = 240,452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,842.94/787,259.22 = 240,452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,842.94x = 787,259.22 × 240,452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,842.94x = 189,298,691,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,298,691,647.41/524,842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,676.84

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