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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,487.42, 1,121,218.88 and 449,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,487.42, 1,121,218.88 and 449,903.52 is: 620,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,487.42 : 1,121,218.88 = 449,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,487.42/1,121,218.88 = 449,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,487.42x = 1,121,218.88 × 449,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,487.42x = 504,440,320,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,440,320,802.46/812,487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,859.24

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