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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,292.49, 1,206,254.89 and 480,172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,292.49, 1,206,254.89 and 480,172.25 is: 720,148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,292.49 : 1,206,254.89 = 480,172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,292.49/1,206,254.89 = 480,172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,292.49x = 1,206,254.89 × 480,172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,292.49x = 579,210,125,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,210,125,519.69/804,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,148.62

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