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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,380.42, 1,993,220.63 and 799,786.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,380.42, 1,993,220.63 and 799,786.78 is: 1,103,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,380.42 : 1,993,220.63 = 799,786.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,380.42/1,993,220.63 = 799,786.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,380.42x = 1,993,220.63 × 799,786.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,380.42x = 1,594,151,497,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,151,497,531.70/1,444,380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,692.26

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