Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432,262.44, 2,148,451.98 and 590,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,432,262.44, 2,148,451.98 and 590,734 is: 886,125.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,432,262.44 : 2,148,451.98 = 590,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,432,262.44/2,148,451.98 = 590,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,432,262.44x = 2,148,451.98 × 590,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,432,262.44x = 1,269,163,631,953.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,163,631,953.32/1,432,262.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,125.05
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