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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,534.64, 1,997,805.18 and 799,426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,534.64, 1,997,805.18 and 799,426.62 is: 1,199,442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,534.64 : 1,997,805.18 = 799,426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,534.64/1,997,805.18 = 799,426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,534.64x = 1,997,805.18 × 799,426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,534.64x = 1,597,098,642,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,098,642,465.89/1,331,534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,442.05

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