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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,999.80, 1,205,999.70 and 488,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,999.80, 1,205,999.70 and 488,553.40 is: 732,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,999.80 : 1,205,999.70 = 488,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,999.80/1,205,999.70 = 488,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,999.80x = 1,205,999.70 × 488,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,999.80x = 589,195,253,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,195,253,833.98/803,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,830.10

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