Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,742.20, 1,513,224 and 432,674.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,009,742.20, 1,513,224 and 432,674.68 is: 648,416.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,009,742.20 : 1,513,224 = 432,674.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,009,742.20/1,513,224 = 432,674.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,009,742.20x = 1,513,224 × 432,674.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,009,742.20x = 654,733,709,968.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,733,709,968.32/1,009,742.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,416.70
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