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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,406.95, 1,211,035.24 and 492,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,406.95, 1,211,035.24 and 492,079.27 is: 737,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,406.95 : 1,211,035.24 = 492,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,406.95/1,211,035.24 = 492,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,406.95x = 1,211,035.24 × 492,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,406.95x = 595,925,336,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,925,336,843.48/808,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,160.09

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