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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,847.94, 787,266.72 and 240,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,847.94, 787,266.72 and 240,457.80 is: 360,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,847.94 : 787,266.72 = 240,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,847.94/787,266.72 = 240,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,847.94x = 787,266.72 × 240,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,847.94x = 189,304,423,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,304,423,504.42/524,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,684.32

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