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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440,268.65, 1,987,555.77 and 795,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440,268.65, 1,987,555.77 and 795,646.76 is: 1,097,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440,268.65 : 1,987,555.77 = 795,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440,268.65/1,987,555.77 = 795,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440,268.65x = 1,987,555.77 × 795,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440,268.65x = 1,581,392,298,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,392,298,782.03/1,440,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,984.25

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