Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274,580, 1,911,870 and 388,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,274,580, 1,911,870 and 388,116 is: 582,174
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,274,580 : 1,911,870 = 388,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,274,580/1,911,870 = 388,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,274,580x = 1,911,870 × 388,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,274,580x = 742,027,336,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 742,027,336,920/1,274,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,174
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