Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007,932, 1,511,898 and 416,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,007,932, 1,511,898 and 416,956 is: 625,434
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,007,932 : 1,511,898 = 416,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,007,932/1,511,898 = 416,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,007,932x = 1,511,898 × 416,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,007,932x = 630,394,942,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,394,942,488/1,007,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,434
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