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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,408.70, 1,104,845.49 and 494,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,408.70, 1,104,845.49 and 494,719.56 is: 682,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,408.70 : 1,104,845.49 = 494,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,408.70/1,104,845.49 = 494,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,408.70x = 1,104,845.49 × 494,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,408.70x = 546,588,674,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,588,674,680.78/800,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,886.97

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