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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,856.08, 697,657.80 and 240,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,856.08, 697,657.80 and 240,282.36 is: 360,616.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,856.08 : 697,657.80 = 240,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,856.08/697,657.80 = 240,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,856.08x = 697,657.80 × 240,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,856.08x = 167,634,862,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,634,862,656.41/464,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,616.69

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