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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,754.05, 696,570.51 and 239,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,754.05, 696,570.51 and 239,991.96 is: 359,698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,754.05 : 696,570.51 = 239,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,754.05/696,570.51 = 239,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,754.05x = 696,570.51 × 239,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,754.05x = 167,171,324,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,171,324,810.23/464,754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,698.48

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