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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,991.20, 1,236,764.40 and 509,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,991.20, 1,236,764.40 and 509,063.20 is: 764,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,991.20 : 1,236,764.40 = 509,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,991.20/1,236,764.40 = 509,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,991.20x = 1,236,764.40 × 509,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,991.20x = 629,591,243,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,591,243,110.08/823,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,075.20

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