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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,379.20, 693,430.56 and 240,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,379.20, 693,430.56 and 240,642.24 is: 360,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,379.20 : 693,430.56 = 240,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,379.20/693,430.56 = 240,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,379.20x = 693,430.56 × 240,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,379.20x = 166,868,683,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,868,683,242.85/462,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,891.41

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