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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,573.92, 1,997,863.60 and 799,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,573.92, 1,997,863.60 and 799,465.84 is: 1,199,500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,573.92 : 1,997,863.60 = 799,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,573.92/1,997,863.60 = 799,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,573.92x = 1,997,863.60 × 799,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,573.92x = 1,597,223,701,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,223,701,179.42/1,331,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,500.59

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