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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,135.60, 697,703.40 and 360,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,135.60, 697,703.40 and 360,159.60 is: 540,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,135.60 : 697,703.40 = 360,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,135.60/697,703.40 = 360,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,135.60x = 697,703.40 × 360,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,135.60x = 251,284,577,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,284,577,462.64/465,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,239.40

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