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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,955.20, 1,206,710.40 and 489,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,955.20, 1,206,710.40 and 489,027.20 is: 734,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,955.20 : 1,206,710.40 = 489,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,955.20/1,206,710.40 = 489,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,955.20x = 1,206,710.40 × 489,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,955.20x = 590,114,208,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,114,208,122.88/803,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,013.80

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