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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,276.80, 1,204,915.20 and 242,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,276.80, 1,204,915.20 and 242,238.40 is: 363,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,276.80 : 1,204,915.20 = 242,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,276.80/1,204,915.20 = 242,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,276.80x = 1,204,915.20 × 242,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,276.80x = 291,876,730,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,876,730,183.68/803,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,357.60

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