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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,374.94, 1,120,999.58 and 449,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,374.94, 1,120,999.58 and 449,785.52 is: 620,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,374.94 : 1,120,999.58 = 449,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,374.94/1,120,999.58 = 449,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,374.94x = 1,120,999.58 × 449,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,374.94x = 504,209,379,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,209,379,010.08/812,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,660.92

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