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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448,544.82, 1,998,952.84 and 795,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448,544.82, 1,998,952.84 and 795,171.28 is: 1,097,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448,544.82 : 1,998,952.84 = 795,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448,544.82/1,998,952.84 = 795,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448,544.82x = 1,998,952.84 × 795,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448,544.82x = 1,589,509,874,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,509,874,471.81/1,448,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,314.95

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