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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,171.44, 1,997,085.96 and 793,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,171.44, 1,997,085.96 and 793,812.48 is: 1,095,455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,171.44 : 1,997,085.96 = 793,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,171.44/1,997,085.96 = 793,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,171.44x = 1,997,085.96 × 793,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,171.44x = 1,585,311,758,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,311,758,680.78/1,447,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,455.39

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