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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,933.70, 1,208,178.15 and 490,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,933.70, 1,208,178.15 and 490,005.70 is: 735,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,933.70 : 1,208,178.15 = 490,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,933.70/1,208,178.15 = 490,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,933.70x = 1,208,178.15 × 490,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,933.70x = 592,014,180,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,014,180,115.46/804,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,481.92

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