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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,977.30, 1,204,465.14 and 242,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,977.30, 1,204,465.14 and 242,011.80 is: 363,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,977.30 : 1,204,465.14 = 242,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,977.30/1,204,465.14 = 242,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,977.30x = 1,204,465.14 × 242,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,977.30x = 291,494,776,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,494,776,568.65/802,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,017.46

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