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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,440.08, 1,205,130.96 and 242,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,440.08, 1,205,130.96 and 242,460 is: 363,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,440.08 : 1,205,130.96 = 242,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,440.08/1,205,130.96 = 242,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,440.08x = 1,205,130.96 × 242,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,440.08x = 292,196,052,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,196,052,561.60/803,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,681.20

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