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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445,882.38, 1,995,317.68 and 801,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445,882.38, 1,995,317.68 and 801,399.44 is: 1,105,931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445,882.38 : 1,995,317.68 = 801,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445,882.38/1,995,317.68 = 801,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445,882.38x = 1,995,317.68 × 801,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445,882.38x = 1,599,046,471,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,046,471,374.10/1,445,882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,931.22

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