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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,856.58, 697,658.55 and 240,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,856.58, 697,658.55 and 240,282.86 is: 360,617.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,856.58 : 697,658.55 = 240,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,856.58/697,658.55 = 240,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,856.58x = 697,658.55 × 240,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,856.58x = 167,635,391,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,635,391,697.45/464,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,617.44

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