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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,232.78, 1,997,303.80 and 802,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,232.78, 1,997,303.80 and 802,860.50 is: 1,108,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,232.78 : 1,997,303.80 = 802,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,232.78/1,997,303.80 = 802,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,232.78x = 1,997,303.80 × 802,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,232.78x = 1,603,556,327,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,556,327,519.90/1,447,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,015.48

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