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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,136.60, 697,704.90 and 360,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,136.60, 697,704.90 and 360,160.60 is: 540,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,136.60 : 697,704.90 = 360,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,136.60/697,704.90 = 360,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,136.60x = 697,704.90 × 360,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,136.60x = 251,285,815,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,285,815,406.94/465,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,240.90

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