Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264,896, 1,897,344 and 378,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,264,896, 1,897,344 and 378,432 is: 567,648
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,264,896 : 1,897,344 = 378,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,264,896/1,897,344 = 378,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,264,896x = 1,897,344 × 378,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,264,896x = 718,015,684,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,015,684,608/1,264,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,648
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