Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216,782, 1,825,173 and 330,318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,216,782, 1,825,173 and 330,318 is: 495,477
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,216,782 : 1,825,173 = 330,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,216,782/1,825,173 = 330,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,216,782x = 1,825,173 × 330,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,216,782x = 602,887,495,014 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,887,495,014/1,216,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,477
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