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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,152.24, 681,244.02 and 240,631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,152.24, 681,244.02 and 240,631.38 is: 360,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,152.24 : 681,244.02 = 240,631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,152.24/681,244.02 = 240,631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,152.24x = 681,244.02 × 240,631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,152.24x = 163,928,688,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,928,688,649.35/454,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,955.37

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