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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,357.55, 1,200,538.34 and 327,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,357.55, 1,200,538.34 and 327,042.82 is: 490,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,357.55 : 1,200,538.34 = 327,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,357.55/1,200,538.34 = 327,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,357.55x = 1,200,538.34 × 327,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,357.55x = 392,627,444,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,627,444,231.72/800,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,565.05

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