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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,948.80, 1,205,923.20 and 242,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,948.80, 1,205,923.20 and 242,983.30 is: 364,474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,948.80 : 1,205,923.20 = 242,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,948.80/1,205,923.20 = 242,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,948.80x = 1,205,923.20 × 242,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,948.80x = 293,019,198,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,019,198,682.56/803,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,474.95

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