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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,477.93, 1,121,218.84 and 449,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,477.93, 1,121,218.84 and 449,901.78 is: 620,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,477.93 : 1,121,218.84 = 449,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,477.93/1,121,218.84 = 449,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,477.93x = 1,121,218.84 × 449,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,477.93x = 504,438,348,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,438,348,243.34/812,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,864.07

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