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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441,173.76, 1,988,859.96 and 796,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441,173.76, 1,988,859.96 and 796,635.40 is: 1,099,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441,173.76 : 1,988,859.96 = 796,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441,173.76/1,988,859.96 = 796,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441,173.76x = 1,988,859.96 × 796,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441,173.76x = 1,584,396,244,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,396,244,806.43/1,441,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,379.05

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