Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053,810, 1,580,715 and 388,962
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,053,810, 1,580,715 and 388,962 is: 583,443
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,053,810 : 1,580,715 = 388,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,053,810/1,580,715 = 388,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,053,810x = 1,580,715 × 388,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,053,810x = 614,838,067,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,838,067,830/1,053,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,443
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