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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,284.83, 1,199,984.25 and 327,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,284.83, 1,199,984.25 and 327,302.34 is: 490,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,284.83 : 1,199,984.25 = 327,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,284.83/1,199,984.25 = 327,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,284.83x = 1,199,984.25 × 327,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,284.83x = 392,757,652,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,757,652,988.15/800,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,772.33

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