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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,598.52, 1,210,904.76 and 508,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,598.52, 1,210,904.76 and 508,334.40 is: 761,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,598.52 : 1,210,904.76 = 508,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,598.52/1,210,904.76 = 508,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,598.52x = 1,210,904.76 × 508,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,598.52x = 615,544,544,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,544,544,631.74/808,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,248.67

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