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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,264.20, 1,235,673.90 and 508,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,264.20, 1,235,673.90 and 508,336.20 is: 762,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,264.20 : 1,235,673.90 = 508,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,264.20/1,235,673.90 = 508,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,264.20x = 1,235,673.90 × 508,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,264.20x = 628,137,774,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,137,774,765.18/823,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,984.44

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