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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,579.70, 1,207,647.15 and 489,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,579.70, 1,207,647.15 and 489,651.70 is: 734,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,579.70 : 1,207,647.15 = 489,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,579.70/1,207,647.15 = 489,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,579.70x = 1,207,647.15 × 489,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,579.70x = 591,326,479,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,326,479,997.66/804,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,950.78

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