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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,359.56, 1,200,541.35 and 327,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,359.56, 1,200,541.35 and 327,044.82 is: 490,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,359.56 : 1,200,541.35 = 327,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,359.56/1,200,541.35 = 327,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,359.56x = 1,200,541.35 × 327,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,359.56x = 392,630,829,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,630,829,713.31/800,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,568.05

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