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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,643.70, 1,207,743.15 and 489,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,643.70, 1,207,743.15 and 489,715.70 is: 735,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,643.70 : 1,207,743.15 = 489,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,643.70/1,207,743.15 = 489,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,643.70x = 1,207,743.15 × 489,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,643.70x = 591,450,782,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,450,782,122.46/804,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,046.81

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