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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,639.60, 1,205,021.40 and 242,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,639.60, 1,205,021.40 and 242,601.20 is: 363,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,639.60 : 1,205,021.40 = 242,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,639.60/1,205,021.40 = 242,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,639.60x = 1,205,021.40 × 242,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,639.60x = 292,339,637,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,339,637,665.68/803,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,769.58

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