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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,435.40, 1,993,158.72 and 799,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,435.40, 1,993,158.72 and 799,693.76 is: 1,103,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,435.40 : 1,993,158.72 = 799,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,435.40/1,993,158.72 = 799,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,435.40x = 1,993,158.72 × 799,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,435.40x = 1,593,916,591,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,916,591,073.59/1,444,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,487.63

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