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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406,965.71, 1,940,863.90 and 855,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406,965.71, 1,940,863.90 and 855,849.92 is: 1,180,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406,965.71 : 1,940,863.90 = 855,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406,965.71/1,940,863.90 = 855,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406,965.71x = 1,940,863.90 × 855,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406,965.71x = 1,661,088,203,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,088,203,306.66/1,406,965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,617.40

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