Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,784, 2,042,676 and 364,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,361,784, 2,042,676 and 364,512 is: 546,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,361,784 : 2,042,676 = 364,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,361,784/2,042,676 = 364,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,361,784x = 2,042,676 × 364,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,361,784x = 744,579,914,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,579,914,112/1,361,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,768
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