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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,604.80, 1,205,407.20 and 242,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,604.80, 1,205,407.20 and 242,566.40 is: 363,849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,604.80 : 1,205,407.20 = 242,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,604.80/1,205,407.20 = 242,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,604.80x = 1,205,407.20 × 242,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,604.80x = 292,391,285,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,391,285,038.08/803,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,849.60

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