Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154,701.44, 1,732,013.28 and 406,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,154,701.44, 1,732,013.28 and 406,728 is: 610,078.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,154,701.44 : 1,732,013.28 = 406,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,154,701.44/1,732,013.28 = 406,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,154,701.44x = 1,732,013.28 × 406,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,154,701.44x = 704,458,297,347.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,458,297,347.84/1,154,701.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,078.31
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