Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511,900, 2,267,850 and 625,436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,511,900, 2,267,850 and 625,436 is: 938,154
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,511,900 : 2,267,850 = 625,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,511,900/2,267,850 = 625,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,511,900x = 2,267,850 × 625,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,511,900x = 1,418,395,032,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,395,032,600/1,511,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,154
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