Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269,267.96, 1,903,907.88 and 427,827
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,269,267.96, 1,903,907.88 and 427,827 is: 641,742.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,269,267.96 : 1,903,907.88 = 427,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,269,267.96/1,903,907.88 = 427,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,269,267.96x = 1,903,907.88 × 427,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,269,267.96x = 814,543,196,576.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,543,196,576.76/1,269,267.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,742.50
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