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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,520.54, 1,200,977.64 and 320,780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,520.54, 1,200,977.64 and 320,780.22 is: 481,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,520.54 : 1,200,977.64 = 320,780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,520.54/1,200,977.64 = 320,780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,520.54x = 1,200,977.64 × 320,780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,520.54x = 385,249,871,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,249,871,574.28/800,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,249.20

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