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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,868.57, 697,676.46 and 240,294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,868.57, 697,676.46 and 240,294.79 is: 360,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,868.57 : 697,676.46 = 240,294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,868.57/697,676.46 = 240,294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,868.57x = 697,676.46 × 240,294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,868.57x = 167,648,018,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,648,018,443.64/464,868.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,635.30

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