Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329,720, 1,994,580 and 332,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,329,720, 1,994,580 and 332,448 is: 498,672
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,329,720 : 1,994,580 = 332,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,329,720/1,994,580 = 332,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,329,720x = 1,994,580 × 332,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,329,720x = 663,094,131,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,094,131,840/1,329,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,672
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