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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,846.43, 787,264.47 and 240,456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,846.43, 787,264.47 and 240,456.33 is: 360,682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,846.43 : 787,264.47 = 240,456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,846.43/787,264.47 = 240,456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,846.43x = 787,264.47 × 240,456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,846.43x = 189,302,725,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,302,725,195.60/524,846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,682.12

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