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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,548.80, 1,213,821.60 and 509,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,548.80, 1,213,821.60 and 509,028.80 is: 764,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,548.80 : 1,213,821.60 = 509,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,548.80/1,213,821.60 = 509,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,548.80x = 1,213,821.60 × 509,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,548.80x = 617,870,152,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,870,152,462.08/808,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,171.75

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