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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,548.30, 1,212,822.45 and 493,620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,548.30, 1,212,822.45 and 493,620.30 is: 740,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,548.30 : 1,212,822.45 = 493,620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,548.30/1,212,822.45 = 493,620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,548.30x = 1,212,822.45 × 493,620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,548.30x = 598,673,781,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,673,781,615.74/808,548.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,430.45

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