Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,440, 2,073,660 and 331,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,382,440, 2,073,660 and 331,816 is: 497,724
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,382,440 : 2,073,660 = 331,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,382,440/2,073,660 = 331,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,382,440x = 2,073,660 × 331,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,382,440x = 688,073,566,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,073,566,560/1,382,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,724
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