Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,764, 2,333,646 and 505,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,555,764, 2,333,646 and 505,140 is: 757,710
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,555,764 : 2,333,646 = 505,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,555,764/2,333,646 = 505,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,555,764x = 2,333,646 × 505,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,555,764x = 1,178,817,940,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,178,817,940,440/1,555,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,710
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