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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441,865.72, 1,989,743.18 and 797,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441,865.72, 1,989,743.18 and 797,312.76 is: 1,100,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441,865.72 : 1,989,743.18 = 797,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441,865.72/1,989,743.18 = 797,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441,865.72x = 1,989,743.18 × 797,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441,865.72x = 1,586,447,626,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,447,626,536.98/1,441,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,274.18

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