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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,478.40, 691,828.80 and 239,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,478.40, 691,828.80 and 239,862.40 is: 359,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,478.40 : 691,828.80 = 239,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,478.40/691,828.80 = 239,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,478.40x = 691,828.80 × 239,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,478.40x = 165,943,716,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,943,716,357.12/461,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,591.51

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