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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,050.40, 1,125,820.70 and 493,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,050.40, 1,125,820.70 and 493,200 is: 680,417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,050.40 : 1,125,820.70 = 493,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,050.40/1,125,820.70 = 493,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,050.40x = 1,125,820.70 × 493,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,050.40x = 555,254,769,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,254,769,240/816,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,417.25

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