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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,532.30, 1,210,465.65 and 493,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,532.30, 1,210,465.65 and 493,604.30 is: 738,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,532.30 : 1,210,465.65 = 493,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,532.30/1,210,465.65 = 493,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,532.30x = 1,210,465.65 × 493,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,532.30x = 597,491,049,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,491,049,842.30/808,532.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,982.29

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