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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,537.38, 1,200,799.08 and 326,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,537.38, 1,200,799.08 and 326,890.28 is: 490,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,537.38 : 1,200,799.08 = 326,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,537.38/1,200,799.08 = 326,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,537.38x = 1,200,799.08 × 326,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,537.38x = 392,529,550,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,529,550,486.94/800,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,332.57

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