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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,169.92, 1,259,875.80 and 240,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,169.92, 1,259,875.80 and 240,993.60 is: 361,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,169.92 : 1,259,875.80 = 240,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,169.92/1,259,875.80 = 240,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,169.92x = 1,259,875.80 × 240,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,169.92x = 303,622,004,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,622,004,594.88/840,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,381.67

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