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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,186.40, 1,993,039.52 and 799,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,186.40, 1,993,039.52 and 799,606.58 is: 1,103,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,186.40 : 1,993,039.52 = 799,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,186.40/1,993,039.52 = 799,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,186.40x = 1,993,039.52 × 799,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,186.40x = 1,593,647,500,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,647,500,428.81/1,444,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,491.56

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