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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425,996.55, 2,137,555.50 and 893,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425,996.55, 2,137,555.50 and 893,891.24 is: 1,339,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425,996.55 : 2,137,555.50 = 893,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425,996.55/2,137,555.50 = 893,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425,996.55x = 2,137,555.50 × 893,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425,996.55x = 1,910,742,144,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,742,144,977.60/1,425,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,934.62

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