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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,849.43, 787,268.97 and 240,459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,849.43, 787,268.97 and 240,459.33 is: 360,686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,849.43 : 787,268.97 = 240,459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,849.43/787,268.97 = 240,459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,849.43x = 787,268.97 × 240,459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,849.43x = 189,306,169,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,306,169,055.99/524,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,686.62

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