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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,479.49, 1,121,221 and 449,903.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,479.49, 1,121,221 and 449,903.35 is: 620,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,479.49 : 1,121,221 = 449,903.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,479.49/1,121,221 = 449,903.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,479.49x = 1,121,221 × 449,903.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,479.49x = 504,441,083,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,441,083,990.35/812,479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,866.24

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