Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055,418, 1,583,127 and 464,442
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,055,418, 1,583,127 and 464,442 is: 696,663
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,055,418 : 1,583,127 = 464,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,055,418/1,583,127 = 464,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,055,418x = 1,583,127 × 464,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,055,418x = 735,270,670,134 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,270,670,134/1,055,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,663
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