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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,344.57, 1,200,518.88 and 327,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,344.57, 1,200,518.88 and 327,029.93 is: 490,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,344.57 : 1,200,518.88 = 327,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,344.57/1,200,518.88 = 327,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,344.57x = 1,200,518.88 × 327,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,344.57x = 392,605,599,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,605,599,900.67/800,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,545.72

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