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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,951.20, 1,208,204.40 and 490,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,951.20, 1,208,204.40 and 490,023.20 is: 735,508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,951.20 : 1,208,204.40 = 490,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,951.20/1,208,204.40 = 490,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,951.20x = 1,208,204.40 × 490,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,951.20x = 592,048,186,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,048,186,342.08/804,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,508.17

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