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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,638.30, 1,212,957.45 and 493,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,638.30, 1,212,957.45 and 493,710.30 is: 740,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,638.30 : 1,212,957.45 = 493,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,638.30/1,212,957.45 = 493,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,638.30x = 1,212,957.45 × 493,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,638.30x = 598,849,586,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,849,586,526.74/808,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,565.45

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