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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,256.51, 1,993,142.43 and 871,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,256.51, 1,993,142.43 and 871,284.38 is: 1,202,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,256.51 : 1,993,142.43 = 871,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,256.51/1,993,142.43 = 871,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,256.51x = 1,993,142.43 × 871,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,256.51x = 1,736,593,856,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,593,856,408.53/1,444,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,413.73

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