Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,434.26, 1,025,990 and 421,147
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 743,434.26, 1,025,990 and 421,147 is: 581,211.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,434.26 : 1,025,990 = 421,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,434.26/1,025,990 = 421,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,434.26x = 1,025,990 × 421,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,434.26x = 432,092,610,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,092,610,530/743,434.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,211.59
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