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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,882.61, 697,697.51 and 240,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,882.61, 697,697.51 and 240,308.76 is: 360,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,882.61 : 697,697.51 = 240,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,882.61/697,697.51 = 240,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,882.61x = 697,697.51 × 240,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,882.61x = 167,662,822,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,662,822,281.64/464,882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,656.26

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