Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424,237.26, 2,136,543.50 and 464,355.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,424,237.26, 2,136,543.50 and 464,355.79 is: 696,594.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,424,237.26 : 2,136,543.50 = 464,355.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,424,237.26/2,136,543.50 = 464,355.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,424,237.26x = 2,136,543.50 × 464,355.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,424,237.26x = 992,116,344,811.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,116,344,811.87/1,424,237.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,594.85
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