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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,219.20, 1,235,606.40 and 508,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,219.20, 1,235,606.40 and 508,291.20 is: 762,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,219.20 : 1,235,606.40 = 508,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,219.20/1,235,606.40 = 508,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,219.20x = 1,235,606.40 × 508,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,219.20x = 628,047,859,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,047,859,783.68/823,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,916.92

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