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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,188.40, 1,993,042.28 and 799,608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,188.40, 1,993,042.28 and 799,608.58 is: 1,103,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,188.40 : 1,993,042.28 = 799,608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,188.40/1,993,042.28 = 799,608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,188.40x = 1,993,042.28 × 799,608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,188.40x = 1,593,653,693,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,653,693,427.51/1,444,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,494.32

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