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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,533.37, 1,205,265.49 and 242,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,533.37, 1,205,265.49 and 242,551.13 is: 363,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,533.37 : 1,205,265.49 = 242,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,533.37/1,205,265.49 = 242,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,533.37x = 1,205,265.49 × 242,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,533.37x = 292,338,499,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,338,499,916.80/803,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,816.26

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