Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,776, 2,333,664 and 373,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,555,776, 2,333,664 and 373,824 is: 560,736
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,555,776 : 2,333,664 = 373,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,555,776/2,333,664 = 373,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,555,776x = 2,333,664 × 373,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,555,776x = 872,379,611,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,379,611,136/1,555,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,736
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