Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,052, 2,013,078 and 344,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,342,052, 2,013,078 and 344,780 is: 517,170
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,342,052 : 2,013,078 = 344,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,342,052/2,013,078 = 344,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,342,052x = 2,013,078 × 344,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,342,052x = 694,069,032,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,069,032,840/1,342,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,170
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