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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,186.38, 1,993,039.50 and 799,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,186.38, 1,993,039.50 and 799,606.60 is: 1,103,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,186.38 : 1,993,039.50 = 799,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,186.38/1,993,039.50 = 799,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,186.38x = 1,993,039.50 × 799,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,186.38x = 1,593,647,538,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,647,538,260.70/1,444,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,491.60

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