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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,244.20, 1,235,643.90 and 508,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,244.20, 1,235,643.90 and 508,316.20 is: 762,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,244.20 : 1,235,643.90 = 508,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,244.20/1,235,643.90 = 508,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,244.20x = 1,235,643.90 × 508,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,244.20x = 628,097,811,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,097,811,801.18/823,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,954.43

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