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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,770.02, 715,143.96 and 240,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,770.02, 715,143.96 and 240,049.14 is: 360,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,770.02 : 715,143.96 = 240,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,770.02/715,143.96 = 240,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,770.02x = 715,143.96 × 240,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,770.02x = 171,669,692,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,669,692,574.19/476,770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,068.14

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