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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,368.20, 693,414.06 and 240,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,368.20, 693,414.06 and 240,631.24 is: 360,874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,368.20 : 693,414.06 = 240,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,368.20/693,414.06 = 240,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,368.20x = 693,414.06 × 240,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,368.20x = 166,857,085,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,857,085,091.23/462,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,874.92

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