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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,490.50, 2,147,248.71 and 434,218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,490.50, 2,147,248.71 and 434,218.50 is: 651,331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,490.50 : 2,147,248.71 = 434,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,490.50/2,147,248.71 = 434,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,490.50x = 2,147,248.71 × 434,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,490.50x = 932,375,113,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,375,113,983.14/1,431,490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,331.68

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