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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,843.41, 697,638.82 and 240,269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,843.41, 697,638.82 and 240,269.65 is: 360,597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,843.41 : 697,638.82 = 240,269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,843.41/697,638.82 = 240,269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,843.41x = 697,638.82 × 240,269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,843.41x = 167,621,433,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,621,433,664.05/464,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,597.64

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