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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,640.60, 1,205,022.90 and 242,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,640.60, 1,205,022.90 and 242,602.20 is: 363,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,640.60 : 1,205,022.90 = 242,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,640.60/1,205,022.90 = 242,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,640.60x = 1,205,022.90 × 242,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,640.60x = 292,341,206,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,341,206,590.38/803,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,771.08

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