Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035,056, 1,552,584 and 287,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,035,056, 1,552,584 and 287,102 is: 430,653
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,035,056 : 1,552,584 = 287,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,035,056/1,552,584 = 287,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,035,056x = 1,552,584 × 287,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,035,056x = 445,749,971,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,749,971,568/1,035,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,653
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