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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,485.42, 1,121,216.12 and 449,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,485.42, 1,121,216.12 and 449,901.52 is: 620,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,485.42 : 1,121,216.12 = 449,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,485.42/1,121,216.12 = 449,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,485.42x = 1,121,216.12 × 449,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,485.42x = 504,436,836,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,436,836,636.50/812,485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,856.48

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