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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392,166.80, 2,088,250.20 and 857,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392,166.80, 2,088,250.20 and 857,955.60 is: 1,286,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392,166.80 : 2,088,250.20 = 857,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392,166.80/2,088,250.20 = 857,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392,166.80x = 2,088,250.20 × 857,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392,166.80x = 1,791,625,953,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,625,953,291.12/1,392,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,933.40

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