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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,041.47, 2,130,746.81 and 855,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,041.47, 2,130,746.81 and 855,699.06 is: 1,180,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,041.47 : 2,130,746.81 = 855,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,041.47/2,130,746.81 = 855,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,041.47x = 2,130,746.81 × 855,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,041.47x = 1,823,278,038,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,278,038,136.50/1,544,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,847.84

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