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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462,444.08, 2,194,613.35 and 788,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462,444.08, 2,194,613.35 and 788,990.24 is: 1,183,996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462,444.08 : 2,194,613.35 = 788,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462,444.08/2,194,613.35 = 788,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462,444.08x = 2,194,613.35 × 788,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462,444.08x = 1,731,528,513,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,528,513,723.70/1,462,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,996.39

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