Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,134.52, 2,146,973.94 and 484,251
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,431,134.52, 2,146,973.94 and 484,251 is: 726,468.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,431,134.52 : 2,146,973.94 = 484,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,431,134.52/2,146,973.94 = 484,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,431,134.52x = 2,146,973.94 × 484,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,431,134.52x = 1,039,674,277,418.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,674,277,418.94/1,431,134.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,468.59
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