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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,004.80, 1,206,007.20 and 242,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,004.80, 1,206,007.20 and 242,966.40 is: 364,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,004.80 : 1,206,007.20 = 242,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,004.80/1,206,007.20 = 242,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,004.80x = 1,206,007.20 × 242,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,004.80x = 293,019,227,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,019,227,758.08/804,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,449.60

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