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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206,358.48, 1,808,848.68 and 495,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206,358.48, 1,808,848.68 and 495,802 is: 743,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206,358.48 : 1,808,848.68 = 495,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206,358.48/1,808,848.68 = 495,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206,358.48x = 1,808,848.68 × 495,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206,358.48x = 896,830,793,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,830,793,241.36/1,206,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,419.81

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