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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,437.20, 1,205,933.40 and 488,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,437.20, 1,205,933.40 and 488,509.20 is: 733,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,437.20 : 1,205,933.40 = 488,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,437.20/1,205,933.40 = 488,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,437.20x = 1,205,933.40 × 488,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,437.20x = 589,109,560,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,109,560,487.28/803,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,236.60

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