Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,536, 1,866,804 and 358,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,244,536, 1,866,804 and 358,072 is: 537,108
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,244,536 : 1,866,804 = 358,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,244,536/1,866,804 = 358,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,244,536x = 1,866,804 × 358,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,244,536x = 668,450,241,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,450,241,888/1,244,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,108
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