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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,638.30, 1,209,124.65 and 492,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,638.30, 1,209,124.65 and 492,710.30 is: 737,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,638.30 : 1,209,124.65 = 492,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,638.30/1,209,124.65 = 492,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,638.30x = 1,209,124.65 × 492,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,638.30x = 595,748,169,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,748,169,038.90/807,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,642.29

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