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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,537.49, 1,205,271.68 and 242,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,537.49, 1,205,271.68 and 242,555.25 is: 363,822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,537.49 : 1,205,271.68 = 242,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,537.49/1,205,271.68 = 242,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,537.49x = 1,205,271.68 × 242,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,537.49x = 292,344,972,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,344,972,447.54/803,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,822.44

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