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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,052.80, 1,996,912.80 and 799,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,052.80, 1,996,912.80 and 799,785.60 is: 1,198,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,052.80 : 1,996,912.80 = 799,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,052.80/1,996,912.80 = 799,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,052.80x = 1,996,912.80 × 799,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,052.80x = 1,597,102,101,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,102,101,895.68/1,332,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,978.07

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