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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,787.80, 1,209,348.90 and 492,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,787.80, 1,209,348.90 and 492,859.80 is: 737,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,787.80 : 1,209,348.90 = 492,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,787.80/1,209,348.90 = 492,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,787.80x = 1,209,348.90 × 492,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,787.80x = 596,039,456,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,039,456,984.22/807,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,866.38

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