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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,178.88, 1,993,029.15 and 799,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,178.88, 1,993,029.15 and 799,599.09 is: 1,103,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,178.88 : 1,993,029.15 = 799,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,178.88/1,993,029.15 = 799,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,178.88x = 1,993,029.15 × 799,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,178.88x = 1,593,624,294,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,624,294,683.47/1,444,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,481.24

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