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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,534.60, 1,205,052.30 and 488,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,534.60, 1,205,052.30 and 488,440.20 is: 731,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,534.60 : 1,205,052.30 = 488,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,534.60/1,205,052.30 = 488,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,534.60x = 1,205,052.30 × 488,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,534.60x = 588,595,986,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,595,986,422.46/804,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,598.10

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