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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445,374.78, 1,994,533.84 and 800,756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445,374.78, 1,994,533.84 and 800,756.52 is: 1,104,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445,374.78 : 1,994,533.84 = 800,756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445,374.78/1,994,533.84 = 800,756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445,374.78x = 1,994,533.84 × 800,756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445,374.78x = 1,597,135,976,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,135,976,740.64/1,445,374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,997.82

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