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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,791.30, 1,202,686.14 and 328,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,791.30, 1,202,686.14 and 328,477.52 is: 492,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,791.30 : 1,202,686.14 = 328,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,791.30/1,202,686.14 = 328,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,791.30x = 1,202,686.14 × 328,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,791.30x = 395,055,360,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,055,360,605.57/801,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,715.95

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