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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,424.20, 1,205,913.90 and 488,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,424.20, 1,205,913.90 and 488,496.20 is: 733,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,424.20 : 1,205,913.90 = 488,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,424.20/1,205,913.90 = 488,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,424.20x = 1,205,913.90 × 488,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,424.20x = 589,084,357,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,084,357,677.18/803,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,217.09

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