Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312,656, 1,811,466 and 709,044
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,312,656, 1,811,466 and 709,044 is: 978,481.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,312,656 : 1,811,466 = 709,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,312,656/1,811,466 = 709,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,312,656x = 1,811,466 × 709,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,312,656x = 1,284,409,098,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,409,098,504/1,312,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,481.11
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