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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,533.68, 1,997,589.12 and 802,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,533.68, 1,997,589.12 and 802,947.20 is: 1,108,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,533.68 : 1,997,589.12 = 802,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,533.68/1,997,589.12 = 802,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,533.68x = 1,997,589.12 × 802,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,533.68x = 1,603,958,590,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,958,590,654.46/1,447,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,063.05

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