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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,236, 2,146,225.68 and 839,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,236, 2,146,225.68 and 839,844 is: 1,158,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,236 : 2,146,225.68 = 839,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,236/2,146,225.68 = 839,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,236x = 2,146,225.68 × 839,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,236x = 1,802,494,759,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,494,759,993.92/1,555,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,984.72

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