Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,142.52, 2,146,985.94 and 484,259
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,431,142.52, 2,146,985.94 and 484,259 is: 726,480.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,431,142.52 : 2,146,985.94 = 484,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,431,142.52/2,146,985.94 = 484,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,431,142.52x = 2,146,985.94 × 484,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,431,142.52x = 1,039,697,264,318.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,697,264,318.46/1,431,142.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,480.59
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