Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435,417.38, 2,153,547.14 and 424,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,435,417.38, 2,153,547.14 and 424,566 is: 636,973.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,435,417.38 : 2,153,547.14 = 424,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,435,417.38/2,153,547.14 = 424,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,435,417.38x = 2,153,547.14 × 424,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,435,417.38x = 914,322,895,041.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,322,895,041.24/1,435,417.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,973.54
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