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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,511.20, 2,147,266.80 and 434,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,511.20, 2,147,266.80 and 434,239.20 is: 651,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,511.20 : 2,147,266.80 = 434,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,511.20/2,147,266.80 = 434,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,511.20x = 2,147,266.80 × 434,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,511.20x = 932,427,417,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,427,417,418.56/1,431,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,358.80

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