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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,572.52, 1,996,266.78 and 801,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446,572.52, 1,996,266.78 and 801,976.14 is: 1,106,725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446,572.52 : 1,996,266.78 = 801,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446,572.52/1,996,266.78 = 801,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446,572.52x = 1,996,266.78 × 801,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446,572.52x = 1,600,958,326,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,958,326,634.63/1,446,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,725.25

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