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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,566.97, 792,948.83 and 240,399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,566.97, 792,948.83 and 240,399.35 is: 360,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,566.97 : 792,948.83 = 240,399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,566.97/792,948.83 = 240,399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,566.97x = 792,948.83 × 240,399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,566.97x = 190,624,378,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,624,378,148.52/528,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,643.76

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