Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,920, 2,074,380 and 332,296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,382,920, 2,074,380 and 332,296 is: 498,444
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,382,920 : 2,074,380 = 332,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,382,920/2,074,380 = 332,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,382,920x = 2,074,380 × 332,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,382,920x = 689,308,176,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,308,176,480/1,382,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,444
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