Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560,558, 2,340,837 and 378,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,560,558, 2,340,837 and 378,606 is: 567,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,560,558 : 2,340,837 = 378,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,560,558/2,340,837 = 378,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,560,558x = 2,340,837 × 378,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,560,558x = 886,254,933,222 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,254,933,222/1,560,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,909
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