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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,537.26, 1,207,315 and 449,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,537.26, 1,207,315 and 449,784 is: 674,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,537.26 : 1,207,315 = 449,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,537.26/1,207,315 = 449,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,537.26x = 1,207,315 × 449,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,537.26x = 543,030,969,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,030,969,960/804,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,960.62

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