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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,521, 2,146,619.79 and 840,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,521, 2,146,619.79 and 840,129 is: 1,159,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,521 : 2,146,619.79 = 840,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,521/2,146,619.79 = 840,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,521x = 2,146,619.79 × 840,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,521x = 1,803,437,537,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,437,537,552.91/1,555,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,378.46

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