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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,258, 1,995,626.52 and 801,678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446,258, 1,995,626.52 and 801,678 is: 1,106,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446,258 : 1,995,626.52 = 801,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446,258/1,995,626.52 = 801,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446,258x = 1,995,626.52 × 801,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446,258x = 1,599,849,877,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,849,877,300.56/1,446,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,199.50

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