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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,855.80, 1,214,282.10 and 509,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,855.80, 1,214,282.10 and 509,335.80 is: 764,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,855.80 : 1,214,282.10 = 509,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,855.80/1,214,282.10 = 509,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,855.80x = 1,214,282.10 × 509,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,855.80x = 618,477,344,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,477,344,829.18/808,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,632.39

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