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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,538.24, 1,205,272.80 and 242,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,538.24, 1,205,272.80 and 242,556 is: 363,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,538.24 : 1,205,272.80 = 242,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,538.24/1,205,272.80 = 242,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,538.24x = 1,205,272.80 × 242,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,538.24x = 292,346,149,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,346,149,276.80/803,538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,823.57

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