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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,599.80, 1,205,399.70 and 242,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,599.80, 1,205,399.70 and 242,561.40 is: 363,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,599.80 : 1,205,399.70 = 242,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,599.80/1,205,399.70 = 242,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,599.80x = 1,205,399.70 × 242,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,599.80x = 292,383,438,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,383,438,791.58/803,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,842.10

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