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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,957.20, 1,208,213.40 and 490,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,957.20, 1,208,213.40 and 490,029.20 is: 735,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,957.20 : 1,208,213.40 = 490,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,957.20/1,208,213.40 = 490,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,957.20x = 1,208,213.40 × 490,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,957.20x = 592,059,845,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,059,845,831.28/804,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,517.18

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