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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,380.20, 693,432.06 and 240,643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,380.20, 693,432.06 and 240,643.24 is: 360,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,380.20 : 693,432.06 = 240,643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,380.20/693,432.06 = 240,643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,380.20x = 693,432.06 × 240,643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,380.20x = 166,869,737,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,869,737,638.27/462,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,892.91

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