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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,885.20, 1,205,827.80 and 330,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,885.20, 1,205,827.80 and 330,326.80 is: 495,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,885.20 : 1,205,827.80 = 330,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,885.20/1,205,827.80 = 330,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,885.20x = 1,205,827.80 × 330,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,885.20x = 398,317,238,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,317,238,525.04/803,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,490.20

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