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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,670.10, 1,205,067.15 and 242,631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,670.10, 1,205,067.15 and 242,631.70 is: 363,815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,670.10 : 1,205,067.15 = 242,631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,670.10/1,205,067.15 = 242,631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,670.10x = 1,205,067.15 × 242,631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,670.10x = 292,387,491,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,387,491,218.66/803,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,815.32

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