Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,136, 1,555,704 and 336,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,037,136, 1,555,704 and 336,720 is: 505,080
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037,136 : 1,555,704 = 336,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037,136/1,555,704 = 336,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037,136x = 1,555,704 × 336,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037,136x = 523,836,650,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,836,650,880/1,037,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,080
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