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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,350.56, 1,200,527.86 and 327,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,350.56, 1,200,527.86 and 327,035.90 is: 490,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,350.56 : 1,200,527.86 = 327,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,350.56/1,200,527.86 = 327,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,350.56x = 1,200,527.86 × 327,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,350.56x = 392,615,709,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,615,709,170.17/800,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,554.68

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