Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315,590, 1,973,697 and 429,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,315,590, 1,973,697 and 429,126 is: 643,790.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,315,590 : 1,973,697 = 429,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,315,590/1,973,697 = 429,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,315,590x = 1,973,697 × 429,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,315,590x = 846,964,698,822 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,964,698,822/1,315,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,790.77
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