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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,009.14, 1,200,014.80 and 326,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,009.14, 1,200,014.80 and 326,694.46 is: 490,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,009.14 : 1,200,014.80 = 326,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,009.14/1,200,014.80 = 326,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,009.14x = 1,200,014.80 × 326,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,009.14x = 392,038,187,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,038,187,078.01/800,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,042.14

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