Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315,488, 1,973,232 and 429,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,315,488, 1,973,232 and 429,024 is: 643,536
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,315,488 : 1,973,232 = 429,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,315,488/1,973,232 = 429,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,315,488x = 1,973,232 × 429,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,315,488x = 846,563,885,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,563,885,568/1,315,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,536
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