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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,244.38, 1,993,125.73 and 871,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,244.38, 1,993,125.73 and 871,272.26 is: 1,202,397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,244.38 : 1,993,125.73 = 871,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,244.38/1,993,125.73 = 871,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,244.38x = 1,993,125.73 × 871,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,244.38x = 1,736,555,159,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,555,159,241.25/1,444,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,397.03

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