Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305,901.28, 1,958,458.26 and 464,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,305,901.28, 1,958,458.26 and 464,402 is: 696,463.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,305,901.28 : 1,958,458.26 = 464,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,305,901.28/1,958,458.26 = 464,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,305,901.28x = 1,958,458.26 × 464,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,305,901.28x = 909,511,932,860.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,511,932,860.52/1,305,901.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,463.01
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