Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352,868.68, 2,029,614 and 406,257.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,352,868.68, 2,029,614 and 406,257.32 is: 609,479.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,352,868.68 : 2,029,614 = 406,257.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,352,868.68/2,029,614 = 406,257.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,352,868.68x = 2,029,614 × 406,257.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,352,868.68x = 824,545,544,274.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,545,544,274.48/1,352,868.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,479.37
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