Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556,960, 2,335,440 and 375,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,556,960, 2,335,440 and 375,008 is: 562,512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,556,960 : 2,335,440 = 375,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,556,960/2,335,440 = 375,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,556,960x = 2,335,440 × 375,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,556,960x = 875,808,683,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,808,683,520/1,556,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,512
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