Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086,368.20, 1,629,614.61 and 287,629
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,086,368.20, 1,629,614.61 and 287,629 is: 431,460.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,086,368.20 : 1,629,614.61 = 287,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,086,368.20/1,629,614.61 = 287,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,086,368.20x = 1,629,614.61 × 287,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,086,368.20x = 468,724,420,659.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,724,420,659.69/1,086,368.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,460.00
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