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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,729, 2,147,606.46 and 434,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,729, 2,147,606.46 and 434,457 is: 651,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,729 : 2,147,606.46 = 434,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,729/2,147,606.46 = 434,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,729x = 2,147,606.46 × 434,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,729x = 933,042,659,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,042,659,792.22/1,431,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,689.43

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