Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,782, 1,946,673 and 411,318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297,782, 1,946,673 and 411,318 is: 616,977
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297,782 : 1,946,673 = 411,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297,782/1,946,673 = 411,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297,782x = 1,946,673 × 411,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297,782x = 800,701,645,014 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,701,645,014/1,297,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,977
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