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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,854.82, 697,655.84 and 240,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,854.82, 697,655.84 and 240,281.03 is: 360,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,854.82 : 697,655.84 = 240,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,854.82/697,655.84 = 240,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,854.82x = 697,655.84 × 240,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,854.82x = 167,633,464,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,633,464,363.45/464,854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,614.67

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