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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,288, 2,146,297.44 and 839,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,288, 2,146,297.44 and 839,896 is: 1,159,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,288 : 2,146,297.44 = 839,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,288/2,146,297.44 = 839,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,288x = 2,146,297.44 × 839,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,288x = 1,802,666,634,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,666,634,666.24/1,555,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,056.48

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