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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,282, 2,146,289.16 and 839,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,282, 2,146,289.16 and 839,890 is: 1,159,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,282 : 2,146,289.16 = 839,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,282/2,146,289.16 = 839,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,282x = 2,146,289.16 × 839,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,282x = 1,802,646,802,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,646,802,592.40/1,555,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,048.20

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