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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,912, 1,201,934.88 and 328,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,912, 1,201,934.88 and 328,023.12 is: 491,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,912 : 1,201,934.88 = 328,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,912/1,201,934.88 = 328,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,912x = 1,201,934.88 × 328,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,912x = 394,262,429,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,262,429,374.43/801,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,652.99

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