Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,964, 2,136,295.94 and 426,692
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,423,964, 2,136,295.94 and 426,692 is: 640,142.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,423,964 : 2,136,295.94 = 426,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,423,964/2,136,295.94 = 426,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,423,964x = 2,136,295.94 × 426,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,423,964x = 911,540,385,097.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,540,385,097.02/1,423,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,142.86
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