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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,243.20, 1,235,642.40 and 508,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,243.20, 1,235,642.40 and 508,315.20 is: 762,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,243.20 : 1,235,642.40 = 508,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,243.20/1,235,642.40 = 508,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,243.20x = 1,235,642.40 × 508,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,243.20x = 628,095,813,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,095,813,684.48/823,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,952.93

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