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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,301.80, 1,205,415.90 and 488,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,301.80, 1,205,415.90 and 488,423.40 is: 732,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,301.80 : 1,205,415.90 = 488,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,301.80/1,205,415.90 = 488,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,301.80x = 1,205,415.90 × 488,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,301.80x = 588,753,332,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,753,332,292.06/804,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,005.49

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