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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,072.83, 1,201,606.21 and 327,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,072.83, 1,201,606.21 and 327,758.04 is: 491,635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,072.83 : 1,201,606.21 = 327,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,072.83/1,201,606.21 = 327,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,072.83x = 1,201,606.21 × 327,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,072.83x = 393,836,096,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,836,096,241.43/801,072.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,635.82

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