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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,846.31, 697,643.15 and 240,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,846.31, 697,643.15 and 240,272.60 is: 360,602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,846.31 : 697,643.15 = 240,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,846.31/697,643.15 = 240,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,846.31x = 697,643.15 × 240,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,846.31x = 167,624,528,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624,528,833.11/464,846.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,602.04

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