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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,480.74, 1,121,222.72 and 449,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,480.74, 1,121,222.72 and 449,904.60 is: 620,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,480.74 : 1,121,222.72 = 449,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,480.74/1,121,222.72 = 449,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,480.74x = 1,121,222.72 × 449,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,480.74x = 504,443,260,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,443,260,477.27/812,480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,867.96

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