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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,006.80, 1,206,010.20 and 242,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,006.80, 1,206,010.20 and 242,968.40 is: 364,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,006.80 : 1,206,010.20 = 242,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,006.80/1,206,010.20 = 242,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,006.80x = 1,206,010.20 × 242,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,006.80x = 293,022,368,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,022,368,677.68/804,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,452.60

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