Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017,604, 1,526,406 and 317,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,017,604, 1,526,406 and 317,188 is: 475,782
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,017,604 : 1,526,406 = 317,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,017,604/1,526,406 = 317,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,017,604x = 1,526,406 × 317,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,017,604x = 484,157,666,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,157,666,328/1,017,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,782
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