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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534,281.96, 2,117,336.94 and 855,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534,281.96, 2,117,336.94 and 855,145.56 is: 1,180,116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534,281.96 : 2,117,336.94 = 855,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534,281.96/2,117,336.94 = 855,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534,281.96x = 2,117,336.94 × 855,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534,281.96x = 1,810,631,283,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,631,283,264.99/1,534,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,116.39

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