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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,541.26, 1,207,321 and 449,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,541.26, 1,207,321 and 449,788 is: 674,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,541.26 : 1,207,321 = 449,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,541.26/1,207,321 = 449,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,541.26x = 1,207,321 × 449,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,541.26x = 543,038,497,948
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,038,497,948/804,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,966.62

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