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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,913.20, 763,369.80 and 242,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,913.20, 763,369.80 and 242,801.20 is: 364,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,913.20 : 763,369.80 = 242,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,913.20/763,369.80 = 242,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,913.20x = 763,369.80 × 242,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,913.20x = 185,347,103,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,347,103,483.76/508,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,201.80

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