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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,650.40, 1,237,309.20 and 509,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,650.40, 1,237,309.20 and 509,167.20 is: 763,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,650.40 : 1,237,309.20 = 509,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,650.40/1,237,309.20 = 509,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,650.40x = 1,237,309.20 × 509,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,650.40x = 629,997,260,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,997,260,898.24/825,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,031.50

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