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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,997.20, 1,208,273.40 and 490,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,997.20, 1,208,273.40 and 490,069.20 is: 735,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,997.20 : 1,208,273.40 = 490,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,997.20/1,208,273.40 = 490,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,997.20x = 1,208,273.40 × 490,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,997.20x = 592,137,578,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,137,578,519.28/804,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,577.19

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