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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,847.43, 787,265.97 and 240,457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,847.43, 787,265.97 and 240,457.33 is: 360,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,847.43 : 787,265.97 = 240,457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,847.43/787,265.97 = 240,457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,847.43x = 787,265.97 × 240,457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,847.43x = 189,303,873,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,303,873,146.06/524,847.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,683.62

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