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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406,967.96, 1,940,867.00 and 855,852.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406,967.96, 1,940,867.00 and 855,852.17 is: 1,180,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406,967.96 : 1,940,867.00 = 855,852.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406,967.96/1,940,867.00 = 855,852.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406,967.96x = 1,940,867.00 × 855,852.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406,967.96x = 1,661,095,227,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,095,227,671.41/1,406,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,620.50

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