Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,722.96, 1,919,686.50 and 438,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,279,722.96, 1,919,686.50 and 438,282 is: 657,457.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,279,722.96 : 1,919,686.50 = 438,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,279,722.96/1,919,686.50 = 438,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,279,722.96x = 1,919,686.50 × 438,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,279,722.96x = 841,364,038,593 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,364,038,593/1,279,722.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,457.95
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