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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,535.24, 1,205,268.30 and 242,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,535.24, 1,205,268.30 and 242,553 is: 363,819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,535.24 : 1,205,268.30 = 242,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,535.24/1,205,268.30 = 242,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,535.24x = 1,205,268.30 × 242,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,535.24x = 292,341,441,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,341,441,969.90/803,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,819.07

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