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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,211.78, 1,995,868.32 and 801,659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446,211.78, 1,995,868.32 and 801,659.14 is: 1,106,342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446,211.78 : 1,995,868.32 = 801,659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446,211.78/1,995,868.32 = 801,659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446,211.78x = 1,995,868.32 × 801,659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446,211.78x = 1,600,006,080,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,006,080,964.44/1,446,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,342.86

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