Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233,342.34, 1,850,034 and 434,633.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,233,342.34, 1,850,034 and 434,633.56 is: 651,957.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,233,342.34 : 1,850,034 = 434,633.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,233,342.34/1,850,034 = 434,633.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,233,342.34x = 1,850,034 × 434,633.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,233,342.34x = 804,086,863,541.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,086,863,541.04/1,233,342.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,957.56
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