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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,276, 2,146,280.88 and 839,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,276, 2,146,280.88 and 839,884 is: 1,159,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,276 : 2,146,280.88 = 839,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,276/2,146,280.88 = 839,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,276x = 2,146,280.88 × 839,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,276x = 1,802,626,970,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,626,970,617.92/1,555,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,039.92

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