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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,411.40, 1,237,251.90 and 508,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,411.40, 1,237,251.90 and 508,729.40 is: 761,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,411.40 : 1,237,251.90 = 508,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,411.40/1,237,251.90 = 508,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,411.40x = 1,237,251.90 × 508,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,411.40x = 629,426,416,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,426,416,735.86/826,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,638.11

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