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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,711.71, 1,997,844.51 and 803,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,711.71, 1,997,844.51 and 803,131.92 is: 1,108,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,711.71 : 1,997,844.51 = 803,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,711.71/1,997,844.51 = 803,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,711.71x = 1,997,844.51 × 803,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,711.71x = 1,604,532,697,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,532,697,177.76/1,447,711.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,323.35

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