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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,722.99, 1,202,640.60 and 321,950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,722.99, 1,202,640.60 and 321,950.78 is: 482,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,722.99 : 1,202,640.60 = 321,950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,722.99/1,202,640.60 = 321,950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,722.99x = 1,202,640.60 × 321,950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,722.99x = 387,191,078,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,191,078,933.68/801,722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,948.70

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