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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,392.20, 693,450.06 and 240,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,392.20, 693,450.06 and 240,655.24 is: 360,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,392.20 : 693,450.06 = 240,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,392.20/693,450.06 = 240,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,392.20x = 693,450.06 × 240,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,392.20x = 166,882,390,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,882,390,617.31/462,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,910.91

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