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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,925.20, 1,208,165.40 and 489,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,925.20, 1,208,165.40 and 489,997.20 is: 735,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,925.20 : 1,208,165.40 = 489,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,925.20/1,208,165.40 = 489,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,925.20x = 1,208,165.40 × 489,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,925.20x = 591,997,663,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,997,663,136.88/804,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,469.16

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