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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,429.80, 1,213,643.10 and 508,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,429.80, 1,213,643.10 and 508,909.80 is: 763,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,429.80 : 1,213,643.10 = 508,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,429.80/1,213,643.10 = 508,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,429.80x = 1,213,643.10 × 508,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,429.80x = 617,634,867,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,634,867,292.38/808,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,993.20

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