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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,826, 2,147,041.80 and 840,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,826, 2,147,041.80 and 840,434 is: 1,159,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,826 : 2,147,041.80 = 840,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,826/2,147,041.80 = 840,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,826x = 2,147,041.80 × 840,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,826x = 1,804,446,928,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,446,928,141.20/1,555,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,799.96

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