Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,710, 1,942,065 and 408,246
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,710, 1,942,065 and 408,246 is: 612,369
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,710 : 1,942,065 = 408,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,710/1,942,065 = 408,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,710x = 1,942,065 × 408,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,710x = 792,840,267,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,840,267,990/1,294,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,369
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