Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333,230, 1,999,845 and 335,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,333,230, 1,999,845 and 335,958 is: 503,937
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,333,230 : 1,999,845 = 335,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,333,230/1,999,845 = 335,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,333,230x = 1,999,845 × 335,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,333,230x = 671,863,926,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,863,926,510/1,333,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,937
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