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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,227.40, 1,236,674.70 and 508,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,227.40, 1,236,674.70 and 508,744.20 is: 762,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,227.40 : 1,236,674.70 = 508,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,227.40/1,236,674.70 = 508,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,227.40x = 1,236,674.70 × 508,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,227.40x = 629,151,080,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,151,080,911.74/825,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,397.23

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