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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,155.80, 1,206,233.70 and 488,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,155.80, 1,206,233.70 and 488,709.40 is: 733,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,155.80 : 1,206,233.70 = 488,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,155.80/1,206,233.70 = 488,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,155.80x = 1,206,233.70 × 488,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,155.80x = 589,497,747,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,497,747,786.78/804,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,064.10

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