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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,406.78, 1,993,281.21 and 799,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,406.78, 1,993,281.21 and 799,827.06 is: 1,103,761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,406.78 : 1,993,281.21 = 799,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,406.78/1,993,281.21 = 799,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,406.78x = 1,993,281.21 × 799,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,406.78x = 1,594,280,246,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,280,246,210.14/1,444,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,761.26

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