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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,857.08, 697,659.30 and 240,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,857.08, 697,659.30 and 240,283.36 is: 360,618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,857.08 : 697,659.30 = 240,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,857.08/697,659.30 = 240,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,857.08x = 697,659.30 × 240,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,857.08x = 167,635,920,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,635,920,739.25/464,857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,618.19

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