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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,187.38, 1,993,040.88 and 799,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,187.38, 1,993,040.88 and 799,607.59 is: 1,103,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,187.38 : 1,993,040.88 = 799,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,187.38/1,993,040.88 = 799,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,187.38x = 1,993,040.88 × 799,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,187.38x = 1,593,650,614,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,650,614,828.28/1,444,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,492.97

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