Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198,832, 1,798,248 and 312,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,198,832, 1,798,248 and 312,368 is: 468,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,198,832 : 1,798,248 = 312,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,198,832/1,798,248 = 312,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,198,832x = 1,798,248 × 312,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,198,832x = 561,715,131,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,715,131,264/1,198,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,552
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