Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,704, 1,942,056 and 408,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,704, 1,942,056 and 408,240 is: 612,360
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,704 : 1,942,056 = 408,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,704/1,942,056 = 408,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,704x = 1,942,056 × 408,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,704x = 792,824,941,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,824,941,440/1,294,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,360
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