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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,953.70, 1,208,208.15 and 490,025.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,953.70, 1,208,208.15 and 490,025.70 is: 735,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,953.70 : 1,208,208.15 = 490,025.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,953.70/1,208,208.15 = 490,025.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,953.70x = 1,208,208.15 × 490,025.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,953.70x = 592,053,044,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,053,044,449.46/804,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,511.92

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