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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,601, 2,146,730.82 and 840,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,601, 2,146,730.82 and 840,209 is: 1,159,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,601 : 2,146,730.82 = 840,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,601/2,146,730.82 = 840,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,601x = 2,146,730.82 × 840,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,601x = 1,803,702,555,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,702,555,541.38/1,555,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,489.20

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