Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432,833.76, 2,149,172.88 and 435,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,432,833.76, 2,149,172.88 and 435,484 is: 653,202.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,432,833.76 : 2,149,172.88 = 435,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,432,833.76/2,149,172.88 = 435,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,432,833.76x = 2,149,172.88 × 435,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,432,833.76x = 935,930,402,473.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 935,930,402,473.92/1,432,833.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,202.37
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