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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,567.70, 1,212,851.55 and 509,386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,567.70, 1,212,851.55 and 509,386.10 is: 764,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,567.70 : 1,212,851.55 = 509,386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,567.70/1,212,851.55 = 509,386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,567.70x = 1,212,851.55 × 509,386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,567.70x = 617,809,720,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,809,720,933.46/808,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,079.15

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