Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,738, 1,946,607 and 411,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297,738, 1,946,607 and 411,274 is: 616,911
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297,738 : 1,946,607 = 411,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297,738/1,946,607 = 411,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297,738x = 1,946,607 × 411,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297,738x = 800,588,847,318 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,588,847,318/1,297,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,911
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