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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,983.90, 1,121,827 and 450,317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,983.90, 1,121,827 and 450,317.78 is: 621,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,983.90 : 1,121,827 = 450,317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,983.90/1,121,827 = 450,317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,983.90x = 1,121,827 × 450,317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,983.90x = 505,178,644,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,178,644,184.06/812,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,388.25

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