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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,221.78, 1,993,088.31 and 799,642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,221.78, 1,993,088.31 and 799,642.02 is: 1,103,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,221.78 : 1,993,088.31 = 799,642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,221.78/1,993,088.31 = 799,642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,221.78x = 1,993,088.31 × 799,642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,221.78x = 1,593,757,162,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,757,162,246.79/1,444,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,540.46

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