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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,449.20, 1,235,951.40 and 508,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,449.20, 1,235,951.40 and 508,521.20 is: 763,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,449.20 : 1,235,951.40 = 508,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,449.20/1,235,951.40 = 508,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,449.20x = 1,235,951.40 × 508,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,449.20x = 628,507,489,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,507,489,069.68/823,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,262.01

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