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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,540.26, 1,207,319.50 and 449,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,540.26, 1,207,319.50 and 449,787 is: 674,965.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,540.26 : 1,207,319.50 = 449,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,540.26/1,207,319.50 = 449,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,540.26x = 1,207,319.50 × 449,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,540.26x = 543,036,615,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,036,615,946.50/804,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,965.12

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