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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,216.46, 1,204,833.33 and 242,255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,216.46, 1,204,833.33 and 242,255.82 is: 363,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,216.46 : 1,204,833.33 = 242,255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,216.46/1,204,833.33 = 242,255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,216.46x = 1,204,833.33 × 242,255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,216.46x = 291,877,886,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,877,886,322.48/803,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,386.34

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