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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,501.40, 1,206,924.90 and 243,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,501.40, 1,206,924.90 and 243,592.60 is: 365,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,501.40 : 1,206,924.90 = 243,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,501.40/1,206,924.90 = 243,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,501.40x = 1,206,924.90 × 243,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,501.40x = 293,997,974,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,997,974,395.74/804,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,441.22

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