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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,231, 2,146,218.78 and 839,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,231, 2,146,218.78 and 839,839 is: 1,158,977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,231 : 2,146,218.78 = 839,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,231/2,146,218.78 = 839,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,231x = 2,146,218.78 × 839,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,231x = 1,802,478,233,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,478,233,976.42/1,555,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,977.82

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