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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,537.74, 1,205,272.05 and 242,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,537.74, 1,205,272.05 and 242,555.50 is: 363,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,537.74 : 1,205,272.05 = 242,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,537.74/1,205,272.05 = 242,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,537.74x = 1,205,272.05 × 242,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,537.74x = 292,345,364,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,345,364,723.78/803,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,822.82

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