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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,179.38, 1,993,029.84 and 799,599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,179.38, 1,993,029.84 and 799,599.58 is: 1,103,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,179.38 : 1,993,029.84 = 799,599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,179.38/1,993,029.84 = 799,599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,179.38x = 1,993,029.84 × 799,599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,179.38x = 1,593,625,822,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,625,822,991.47/1,444,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,481.91

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