Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433,471.92, 2,150,518.96 and 436,174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,433,471.92, 2,150,518.96 and 436,174 is: 654,355.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,433,471.92 : 2,150,518.96 = 436,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,433,471.92/2,150,518.96 = 436,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,433,471.92x = 2,150,518.96 × 436,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,433,471.92x = 938,000,456,859.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,000,456,859.04/1,433,471.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,355.65
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