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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,472.96, 1,121,181.84 and 449,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,472.96, 1,121,181.84 and 449,868 is: 620,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,472.96 : 1,121,181.84 = 449,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,472.96/1,121,181.84 = 449,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,472.96x = 1,121,181.84 × 449,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,472.96x = 504,383,831,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,383,831,997.12/812,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,800.76

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