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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,476.87, 1,121,217.37 and 449,900.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,476.87, 1,121,217.37 and 449,900.71 is: 620,862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,476.87 : 1,121,217.37 = 449,900.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,476.87/1,121,217.37 = 449,900.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,476.87x = 1,121,217.37 × 449,900.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,476.87x = 504,436,490,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,436,490,827.33/812,476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,862.59

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