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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,327.64, 2,002,856.04 and 797,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,327.64, 2,002,856.04 and 797,981.28 is: 1,101,227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,327.64 : 2,002,856.04 = 797,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,327.64/2,002,856.04 = 797,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,327.64x = 2,002,856.04 × 797,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,327.64x = 1,598,241,626,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,241,626,454.93/1,451,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,227.31

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