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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,013.80, 1,206,020.70 and 488,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,013.80, 1,206,020.70 and 488,567.40 is: 732,851.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,013.80 : 1,206,020.70 = 488,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,013.80/1,206,020.70 = 488,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,013.80x = 1,206,020.70 × 488,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,013.80x = 589,222,397,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,222,397,745.18/804,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,851.10

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