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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,599.56, 1,211,323.26 and 492,271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,599.56, 1,211,323.26 and 492,271.88 is: 737,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,599.56 : 1,211,323.26 = 492,271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,599.56/1,211,323.26 = 492,271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,599.56x = 1,211,323.26 × 492,271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,599.56x = 596,300,378,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,300,378,487.93/808,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,448.31

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