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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,867.57, 697,674.96 and 240,293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,867.57, 697,674.96 and 240,293.79 is: 360,633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,867.57 : 697,674.96 = 240,293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,867.57/697,674.96 = 240,293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,867.57x = 697,674.96 × 240,293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,867.57x = 167,646,960,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,646,960,326.50/464,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,633.81

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