Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428,507.76, 2,142,700.20 and 431,206
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,428,507.76, 2,142,700.20 and 431,206 is: 646,790.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,428,507.76 : 2,142,700.20 = 431,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,428,507.76/2,142,700.20 = 431,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,428,507.76x = 2,142,700.20 × 431,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,428,507.76x = 923,945,182,441.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,945,182,441.20/1,428,507.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,790.45
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