Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023,516, 1,535,274 and 358,668
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,023,516, 1,535,274 and 358,668 is: 538,002
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,023,516 : 1,535,274 = 358,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,023,516/1,535,274 = 358,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,023,516x = 1,535,274 × 358,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,023,516x = 550,653,655,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,653,655,032/1,023,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,002
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