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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078,327.40, 1,614,296.22 and 799,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078,327.40, 1,614,296.22 and 799,097.96 is: 1,196,279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078,327.40 : 1,614,296.22 = 799,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078,327.40/1,614,296.22 = 799,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078,327.40x = 1,614,296.22 × 799,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078,327.40x = 1,289,980,816,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,980,816,237.71/1,078,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,279.36

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