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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,615.50, 1,203,792 and 241,518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,615.50, 1,203,792 and 241,518.78 is: 362,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,615.50 : 1,203,792 = 241,518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,615.50/1,203,792 = 241,518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,615.50x = 1,203,792 × 241,518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,615.50x = 290,738,375,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,738,375,213.76/802,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,238.67

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