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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,312.60, 2,002,835.36 and 797,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,312.60, 2,002,835.36 and 797,966.24 is: 1,101,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,312.60 : 2,002,835.36 = 797,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,312.60/2,002,835.36 = 797,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,312.60x = 2,002,835.36 × 797,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,312.60x = 1,598,195,001,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,195,001,558.25/1,451,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,206.59

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