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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,764.02, 715,134.96 and 240,043.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,764.02, 715,134.96 and 240,043.14 is: 360,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,764.02 : 715,134.96 = 240,043.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,764.02/715,134.96 = 240,043.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,764.02x = 715,134.96 × 240,043.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,764.02x = 171,663,241,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,663,241,322.17/476,764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,059.14

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