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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,451.77, 1,121,169.70 and 449,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,451.77, 1,121,169.70 and 449,867.82 is: 620,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,451.77 : 1,121,169.70 = 449,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,451.77/1,121,169.70 = 449,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,451.77x = 1,121,169.70 × 449,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,451.77x = 504,378,168,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,378,168,789.05/812,451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,809.98

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