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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,478.01, 1,121,218.96 and 449,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,478.01, 1,121,218.96 and 449,901.87 is: 620,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,478.01 : 1,121,218.96 = 449,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,478.01/1,121,218.96 = 449,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,478.01x = 1,121,218.96 × 449,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,478.01x = 504,438,506,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,438,506,783.46/812,478.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,864.20

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