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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,534.49, 1,205,267.18 and 242,552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,534.49, 1,205,267.18 and 242,552.25 is: 363,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,534.49 : 1,205,267.18 = 242,552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,534.49/1,205,267.18 = 242,552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,534.49x = 1,205,267.18 × 242,552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,534.49x = 292,340,265,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,340,265,147.39/803,534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,817.94

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