Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570,800, 2,356,200 and 388,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,570,800, 2,356,200 and 388,848 is: 583,272
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,570,800 : 2,356,200 = 388,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,570,800/2,356,200 = 388,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,570,800x = 2,356,200 × 388,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,570,800x = 916,203,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,203,657,600/1,570,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,272
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