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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,494.16, 846,507.64 and 240,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,494.16, 846,507.64 and 240,144.72 is: 360,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,494.16 : 846,507.64 = 240,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,494.16/846,507.64 = 240,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,494.16x = 846,507.64 × 240,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,494.16x = 203,284,340,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,284,340,185.66/564,494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,117.70

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