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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,940.70, 1,208,188.65 and 490,012.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,940.70, 1,208,188.65 and 490,012.70 is: 735,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,940.70 : 1,208,188.65 = 490,012.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,940.70/1,208,188.65 = 490,012.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,940.70x = 1,208,188.65 × 490,012.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,940.70x = 592,027,782,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,027,782,495.86/804,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,492.42

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