Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473,588, 2,210,382 and 476,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,473,588, 2,210,382 and 476,316 is: 714,474
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,473,588 : 2,210,382 = 476,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,473,588/2,210,382 = 476,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,473,588x = 2,210,382 × 476,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,473,588x = 1,052,840,312,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,840,312,712/1,473,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,474
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