Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326,503.88, 1,990,040.14 and 427,997
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,326,503.88, 1,990,040.14 and 427,997 is: 642,087.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,326,503.88 : 1,990,040.14 = 427,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,326,503.88/1,990,040.14 = 427,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,326,503.88x = 1,990,040.14 × 427,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,326,503.88x = 851,731,209,799.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,731,209,799.58/1,326,503.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,087.24
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