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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547,222.96, 2,135,135.76 and 858,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547,222.96, 2,135,135.76 and 858,854.72 is: 1,185,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547,222.96 : 2,135,135.76 = 858,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547,222.96/2,135,135.76 = 858,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547,222.96x = 2,135,135.76 × 858,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547,222.96x = 1,833,771,425,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,771,425,316.79/1,547,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,201.79

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