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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,525.77, 1,307,363.97 and 240,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,525.77, 1,307,363.97 and 240,439.59 is: 360,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,525.77 : 1,307,363.97 = 240,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,525.77/1,307,363.97 = 240,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,525.77x = 1,307,363.97 × 240,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,525.77x = 314,342,056,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,342,056,927.57/871,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,680.16

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