Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,638.08, 2,074,320 and 436,039.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,382,638.08, 2,074,320 and 436,039.68 is: 654,173.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,382,638.08 : 2,074,320 = 436,039.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,382,638.08/2,074,320 = 436,039.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,382,638.08x = 2,074,320 × 436,039.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,382,638.08x = 904,485,829,017.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,485,829,017.60/1,382,638.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,173.96
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