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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,533.80, 1,996,134.30 and 799,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,533.80, 1,996,134.30 and 799,266.60 is: 1,198,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,533.80 : 1,996,134.30 = 799,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,533.80/1,996,134.30 = 799,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,533.80x = 1,996,134.30 × 799,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,533.80x = 1,595,443,475,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,443,475,104.38/1,331,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,199.76

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