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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,438.93, 1,121,152.02 and 449,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,438.93, 1,121,152.02 and 449,855 is: 620,792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,438.93 : 1,121,152.02 = 449,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,438.93/1,121,152.02 = 449,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,438.93x = 1,121,152.02 × 449,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,438.93x = 504,355,841,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,355,841,957.10/812,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,792.31

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