Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321,362, 1,982,043 and 324,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,321,362, 1,982,043 and 324,090 is: 486,135
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,321,362 : 1,982,043 = 324,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,321,362/1,982,043 = 324,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,321,362x = 1,982,043 × 324,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,321,362x = 642,360,315,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,360,315,870/1,321,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,135
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