Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552,584, 2,328,876 and 430,653
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,552,584, 2,328,876 and 430,653 is: 645,979.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,552,584 : 2,328,876 = 430,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,552,584/2,328,876 = 430,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,552,584x = 2,328,876 × 430,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,552,584x = 1,002,937,436,028 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,937,436,028/1,552,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,979.50
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