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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,566.10, 1,205,099.55 and 488,471.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,566.10, 1,205,099.55 and 488,471.70 is: 731,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,566.10 : 1,205,099.55 = 488,471.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,566.10/1,205,099.55 = 488,471.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,566.10x = 1,205,099.55 × 488,471.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,566.10x = 588,657,025,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,657,025,857.74/804,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,645.33

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