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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,872, 1,113,561.12 and 449,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,872, 1,113,561.12 and 449,176 is: 619,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,872 : 1,113,561.12 = 449,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,872/1,113,561.12 = 449,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,872x = 1,113,561.12 × 449,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,872x = 500,184,929,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,184,929,637.12/806,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,906.17

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