Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,182, 1,555,773 and 249,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,037,182, 1,555,773 and 249,214 is: 373,821
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037,182 : 1,555,773 = 249,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037,182/1,555,773 = 249,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037,182x = 1,555,773 × 249,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037,182x = 387,720,412,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,720,412,422/1,037,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,821
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