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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,216.40, 1,236,658.20 and 508,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,216.40, 1,236,658.20 and 508,733.20 is: 762,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,216.40 : 1,236,658.20 = 508,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,216.40/1,236,658.20 = 508,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,216.40x = 1,236,658.20 × 508,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,216.40x = 629,129,083,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,129,083,392.24/825,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,380.73

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