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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,533.10, 1,205,050.05 and 488,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,533.10, 1,205,050.05 and 488,438.70 is: 731,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,533.10 : 1,205,050.05 = 488,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,533.10/1,205,050.05 = 488,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,533.10x = 1,205,050.05 × 488,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,533.10x = 588,593,079,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,593,079,856.94/804,533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,595.85

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