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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,538.26, 1,207,316.49 and 449,784.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,538.26, 1,207,316.49 and 449,784.99 is: 674,962.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,538.26 : 1,207,316.49 = 449,784.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,538.26/1,207,316.49 = 449,784.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,538.26x = 1,207,316.49 × 449,784.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,538.26x = 543,032,835,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,032,835,381.49/804,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,962.10

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