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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444,774.56, 1,993,803.84 and 871,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444,774.56, 1,993,803.84 and 871,704 is: 1,202,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444,774.56 : 1,993,803.84 = 871,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444,774.56/1,993,803.84 = 871,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444,774.56x = 1,993,803.84 × 871,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444,774.56x = 1,738,006,782,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,006,782,543.36/1,444,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,960.54

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