Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397,804, 2,096,706 and 400,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,397,804, 2,096,706 and 400,532 is: 600,798
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,397,804 : 2,096,706 = 400,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,397,804/2,096,706 = 400,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,397,804x = 2,096,706 × 400,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,397,804x = 839,797,847,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,797,847,592/1,397,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,798
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