Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,784, 1,946,676 and 411,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297,784, 1,946,676 and 411,320 is: 616,980
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297,784 : 1,946,676 = 411,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297,784/1,946,676 = 411,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297,784x = 1,946,676 × 411,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297,784x = 800,706,772,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,706,772,320/1,297,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,980
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