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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454,371.82, 2,176,243.25 and 855,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454,371.82, 2,176,243.25 and 855,614.96 is: 1,280,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454,371.82 : 2,176,243.25 = 855,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454,371.82/2,176,243.25 = 855,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454,371.82x = 2,176,243.25 × 855,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454,371.82x = 1,862,026,274,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,026,274,300.64/1,454,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,295.90

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