Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,794, 2,333,691 and 373,842
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,555,794, 2,333,691 and 373,842 is: 560,763
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,555,794 : 2,333,691 = 373,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,555,794/2,333,691 = 373,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,555,794x = 2,333,691 × 373,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,555,794x = 872,431,710,822 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,431,710,822/1,555,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,763
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