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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,362.90, 1,997,599.95 and 802,990.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,362.90, 1,997,599.95 and 802,990.71 is: 1,108,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,362.90 : 1,997,599.95 = 802,990.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,362.90/1,997,599.95 = 802,990.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,362.90x = 1,997,599.95 × 802,990.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,362.90x = 1,604,054,202,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,054,202,146.46/1,447,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,259.86

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