Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,888, 1,889,832 and 373,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,259,888, 1,889,832 and 373,424 is: 560,136
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,259,888 : 1,889,832 = 373,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,259,888/1,889,832 = 373,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,259,888x = 1,889,832 × 373,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,259,888x = 705,708,624,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,708,624,768/1,259,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,136
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