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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,886.85, 698,136.35 and 240,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,886.85, 698,136.35 and 240,946.92 is: 361,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,886.85 : 698,136.35 = 240,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,886.85/698,136.35 = 240,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,886.85x = 698,136.35 × 240,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,886.85x = 168,213,802,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,213,802,067.81/465,886.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,061.50

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