Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452,940, 2,179,410 and 402,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,452,940, 2,179,410 and 402,316 is: 603,474
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,452,940 : 2,179,410 = 402,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,452,940/2,179,410 = 402,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,452,940x = 2,179,410 × 402,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,452,940x = 876,811,513,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,811,513,560/1,452,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,474
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