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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,498.96, 1,993,406.78 and 799,918.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,498.96, 1,993,406.78 and 799,918.38 is: 1,103,886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,498.96 : 1,993,406.78 = 799,918.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,498.96/1,993,406.78 = 799,918.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,498.96x = 1,993,406.78 × 799,918.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,498.96x = 1,594,562,722,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,562,722,138.62/1,444,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,886.38

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