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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441,725.73, 1,989,429.28 and 797,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441,725.73, 1,989,429.28 and 797,041.87 is: 1,099,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441,725.73 : 1,989,429.28 = 797,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441,725.73/1,989,429.28 = 797,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441,725.73x = 1,989,429.28 × 797,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441,725.73x = 1,585,658,426,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,658,426,597.78/1,441,725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,833.62

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