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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,264.86, 1,997,348.13 and 802,892.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,264.86, 1,997,348.13 and 802,892.63 is: 1,108,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,264.86 : 1,997,348.13 = 802,892.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,264.86/1,997,348.13 = 802,892.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,264.86x = 1,997,348.13 × 802,892.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,264.86x = 1,603,656,083,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,656,083,134.54/1,447,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,059.85

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