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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,768.80, 1,214,151.60 and 509,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,768.80, 1,214,151.60 and 509,248.80 is: 764,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,768.80 : 1,214,151.60 = 509,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,768.80/1,214,151.60 = 509,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,768.80x = 1,214,151.60 × 509,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,768.80x = 618,305,245,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,305,245,318.08/808,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,501.85

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