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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452,947.98, 2,005,017.74 and 799,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452,947.98, 2,005,017.74 and 799,512.88 is: 1,103,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452,947.98 : 2,005,017.74 = 799,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452,947.98/2,005,017.74 = 799,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452,947.98x = 2,005,017.74 × 799,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452,947.98x = 1,603,037,507,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,037,507,758.49/1,452,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,300.00

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