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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338,821.55, 1,847,111.88 and 855,669.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338,821.55, 1,847,111.88 and 855,669.51 is: 1,180,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338,821.55 : 1,847,111.88 = 855,669.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338,821.55/1,847,111.88 = 855,669.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338,821.55x = 1,847,111.88 × 855,669.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338,821.55x = 1,580,517,317,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,517,317,274.78/1,338,821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,528.74

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