Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397,440.92, 2,096,239.14 and 400,143
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,397,440.92, 2,096,239.14 and 400,143 is: 600,236.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,397,440.92 : 2,096,239.14 = 400,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,397,440.92/2,096,239.14 = 400,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,397,440.92x = 2,096,239.14 × 400,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,397,440.92x = 838,795,418,197.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,795,418,197.02/1,397,440.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,236.77
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