Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279,723.96, 1,919,688 and 438,283
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,279,723.96, 1,919,688 and 438,283 is: 657,459.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,279,723.96 : 1,919,688 = 438,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,279,723.96/1,919,688 = 438,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,279,723.96x = 1,919,688 × 438,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,279,723.96x = 841,366,615,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,366,615,704/1,279,723.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,459.45
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