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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338,959.94, 1,846,847.72 and 855,310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338,959.94, 1,846,847.72 and 855,310.36 is: 1,179,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338,959.94 : 1,846,847.72 = 855,310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338,959.94/1,846,847.72 = 855,310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338,959.94x = 1,846,847.72 × 855,310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338,959.94x = 1,579,627,988,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,627,988,258.38/1,338,959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,742.53

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