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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,478.40, 1,203,890.40 and 241,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,478.40, 1,203,890.40 and 241,569.60 is: 362,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,478.40 : 1,203,890.40 = 241,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,478.40/1,203,890.40 = 241,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,478.40x = 1,203,890.40 × 241,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,478.40x = 290,823,322,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,823,322,371.84/802,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,406.42

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