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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,228.20, 1,235,619.90 and 508,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,228.20, 1,235,619.90 and 508,300.20 is: 762,930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,228.20 : 1,235,619.90 = 508,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,228.20/1,235,619.90 = 508,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,228.20x = 1,235,619.90 × 508,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,228.20x = 628,065,842,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,065,842,293.98/823,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,930.43

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