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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,416.40, 693,624.60 and 357,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,416.40, 693,624.60 and 357,440.40 is: 536,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,416.40 : 693,624.60 = 357,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,416.40/693,624.60 = 357,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,416.40x = 693,624.60 × 357,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,416.40x = 247,929,454,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,929,454,473.84/462,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,160.60

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