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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,849.31, 697,647.66 and 240,275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,849.31, 697,647.66 and 240,275.61 is: 360,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,849.31 : 697,647.66 = 240,275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,849.31/697,647.66 = 240,275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,849.31x = 697,647.66 × 240,275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,849.31x = 167,627,717,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,627,717,071.57/464,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,606.57

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