Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589,382.72, 2,383,818 and 436,360.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,589,382.72, 2,383,818 and 436,360.32 is: 654,470.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,589,382.72 : 2,383,818 = 436,360.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,589,382.72/2,383,818 = 436,360.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,589,382.72x = 2,383,818 × 436,360.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,589,382.72x = 1,040,203,585,301.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,040,203,585,301.76/1,589,382.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,470.17
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