Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575,974, 2,363,961 and 394,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,575,974, 2,363,961 and 394,022 is: 591,033
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,575,974 : 2,363,961 = 394,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,575,974/2,363,961 = 394,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,575,974x = 2,363,961 × 394,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,575,974x = 931,452,641,142 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,452,641,142/1,575,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,033
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