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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,156.72, 1,995,815.72 and 801,779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446,156.72, 1,995,815.72 and 801,779.12 is: 1,106,521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446,156.72 : 1,995,815.72 = 801,779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446,156.72/1,995,815.72 = 801,779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446,156.72x = 1,995,815.72 × 801,779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446,156.72x = 1,600,203,371,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,203,371,663.77/1,446,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,521.41

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