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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,669.60, 1,205,066.40 and 242,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,669.60, 1,205,066.40 and 242,631.20 is: 363,814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,669.60 : 1,205,066.40 = 242,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,669.60/1,205,066.40 = 242,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,669.60x = 1,205,066.40 × 242,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,669.60x = 292,386,706,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,386,706,711.68/803,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,814.57

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