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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,400.40, 1,237,235.40 and 508,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,400.40, 1,237,235.40 and 508,718.40 is: 761,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,400.40 : 1,237,235.40 = 508,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,400.40/1,237,235.40 = 508,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,400.40x = 1,237,235.40 × 508,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,400.40x = 629,404,413,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,404,413,111.36/826,400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,621.62

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