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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466,846, 2,024,254.78 and 855,422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466,846, 2,024,254.78 and 855,422.76 is: 1,180,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466,846 : 2,024,254.78 = 855,422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466,846/2,024,254.78 = 855,422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466,846x = 2,024,254.78 × 855,422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466,846x = 1,731,593,610,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,593,610,850.79/1,466,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,487.67

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