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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,140.40, 691,674.60 and 335,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,140.40, 691,674.60 and 335,420.40 is: 502,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,140.40 : 691,674.60 = 335,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,140.40/691,674.60 = 335,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,140.40x = 691,674.60 × 335,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,140.40x = 232,001,771,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,001,771,001.84/462,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,015.77

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