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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,843.54, 697,638.96 and 240,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,843.54, 697,638.96 and 240,269.76 is: 360,597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,843.54 : 697,638.96 = 240,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,843.54/697,638.96 = 240,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,843.54x = 697,638.96 × 240,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,843.54x = 167,621,545,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,621,545,485.85/464,843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,597.77

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