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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,531.60, 1,205,047.80 and 488,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,531.60, 1,205,047.80 and 488,437.20 is: 731,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,531.60 : 1,205,047.80 = 488,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,531.60/1,205,047.80 = 488,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,531.60x = 1,205,047.80 × 488,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,531.60x = 588,590,173,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,590,173,298.16/804,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,593.60

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