Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,001.20, 603,402 and 432,001.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432,001.20, 603,402 and 432,001.20 is: 603,402
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,001.20 : 603,402 = 432,001.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,001.20/603,402 = 432,001.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,001.20x = 603,402 × 432,001.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,001.20x = 260,670,388,082.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,670,388,082.40/432,001.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,402
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