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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,009.80, 982,514.70 and 489,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,009.80, 982,514.70 and 489,121.80 is: 733,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,009.80 : 982,514.70 = 489,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,009.80/982,514.70 = 489,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,009.80x = 982,514.70 × 489,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,009.80x = 480,569,358,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,569,358,590.46/655,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,682.70

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