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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,948.10, 1,121,802.51 and 450,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,948.10, 1,121,802.51 and 450,387.24 is: 621,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,948.10 : 1,121,802.51 = 450,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,948.10/1,121,802.51 = 450,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,948.10x = 1,121,802.51 × 450,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,948.10x = 505,245,536,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,245,536,303.97/812,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,497.90

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