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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,553.68, 1,997,863.65 and 803,181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,553.68, 1,997,863.65 and 803,181.47 is: 1,108,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,553.68 : 1,997,863.65 = 803,181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,553.68/1,997,863.65 = 803,181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,553.68x = 1,997,863.65 × 803,181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,553.68x = 1,604,647,063,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,647,063,266.57/1,447,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,523.36

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