Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,178, 1,555,767 and 336,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,037,178, 1,555,767 and 336,762 is: 505,143
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037,178 : 1,555,767 = 336,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037,178/1,555,767 = 336,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037,178x = 1,555,767 × 336,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037,178x = 523,923,206,454 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,923,206,454/1,037,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,143
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