Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,454, 2,073,681 and 331,830
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,382,454, 2,073,681 and 331,830 is: 497,745
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,382,454 : 2,073,681 = 331,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,382,454/2,073,681 = 331,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,382,454x = 2,073,681 × 331,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,382,454x = 688,109,566,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,109,566,230/1,382,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,745
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