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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,579.20, 1,207,646.40 and 489,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,579.20, 1,207,646.40 and 489,651.20 is: 734,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,579.20 : 1,207,646.40 = 489,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,579.20/1,207,646.40 = 489,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,579.20x = 1,207,646.40 × 489,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,579.20x = 591,325,508,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,325,508,935.68/804,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,950.03

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