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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,689.38, 2,146,851.34 and 876,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,689.38, 2,146,851.34 and 876,650.18 is: 1,209,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,689.38 : 2,146,851.34 = 876,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,689.38/2,146,851.34 = 876,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,689.38x = 2,146,851.34 × 876,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,689.38x = 1,882,037,600,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,037,600,718.36/1,555,689.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,777.24

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