Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428,501.76, 2,142,691.20 and 431,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,428,501.76, 2,142,691.20 and 431,200 is: 646,781.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,428,501.76 : 2,142,691.20 = 431,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,428,501.76/2,142,691.20 = 431,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,428,501.76x = 2,142,691.20 × 431,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,428,501.76x = 923,928,445,440.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,928,445,440.00/1,428,501.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,781.45
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