Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,444, 2,073,666 and 331,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,382,444, 2,073,666 and 331,820 is: 497,730
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,382,444 : 2,073,666 = 331,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,382,444/2,073,666 = 331,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,382,444x = 2,073,666 × 331,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,382,444x = 688,083,852,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,083,852,120/1,382,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,730
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