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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,048.30, 1,206,072.45 and 488,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,048.30, 1,206,072.45 and 488,601.90 is: 732,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,048.30 : 1,206,072.45 = 488,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,048.30/1,206,072.45 = 488,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,048.30x = 1,206,072.45 × 488,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,048.30x = 589,289,290,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,289,290,607.66/804,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,902.85

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