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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,021.23, 1,200,033 and 326,706.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,021.23, 1,200,033 and 326,706.59 is: 490,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,021.23 : 1,200,033 = 326,706.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,021.23/1,200,033 = 326,706.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,021.23x = 1,200,033 × 326,706.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,021.23x = 392,058,692,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,058,692,317.55/800,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,060.36

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