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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,650.24, 803,786.88 and 240,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,650.24, 803,786.88 and 240,162.24 is: 360,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,650.24 : 803,786.88 = 240,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,650.24/803,786.88 = 240,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,650.24x = 803,786.88 × 240,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,650.24x = 193,039,257,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,039,257,583.41/535,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,383.03

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