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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429,112.24, 2,140,881.90 and 796,119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429,112.24, 2,140,881.90 and 796,119.92 is: 1,192,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429,112.24 : 2,140,881.90 = 796,119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429,112.24/2,140,881.90 = 796,119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429,112.24x = 2,140,881.90 × 796,119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429,112.24x = 1,704,398,726,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,398,726,957.45/1,429,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192,627.62

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