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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,604, 2,146,734.96 and 840,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,604, 2,146,734.96 and 840,212 is: 1,159,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,604 : 2,146,734.96 = 840,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,604/2,146,734.96 = 840,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,604x = 2,146,734.96 × 840,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,604x = 1,803,712,474,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,712,474,211.52/1,555,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,493.34

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