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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,251.36, 1,997,329.50 and 802,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,251.36, 1,997,329.50 and 802,879.14 is: 1,108,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,251.36 : 1,997,329.50 = 802,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,251.36/1,997,329.50 = 802,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,251.36x = 1,997,329.50 × 802,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,251.36x = 1,603,614,191,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,614,191,256.63/1,447,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,041.24

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