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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,184.46, 1,992,995.55 and 831,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,184.46, 1,992,995.55 and 831,999.42 is: 1,148,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,184.46 : 1,992,995.55 = 831,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,184.46/1,992,995.55 = 831,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,184.46x = 1,992,995.55 × 831,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,184.46x = 1,658,171,141,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,171,141,662.58/1,444,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,171.30

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