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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,070.83, 1,201,603.21 and 327,756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,070.83, 1,201,603.21 and 327,756.04 is: 491,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,070.83 : 1,201,603.21 = 327,756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,070.83/1,201,603.21 = 327,756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,070.83x = 1,201,603.21 × 327,756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,070.83x = 393,832,705,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,832,705,937.49/801,070.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,632.81

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