Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635,314, 2,452,971 and 453,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,635,314, 2,452,971 and 453,362 is: 680,043
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,635,314 : 2,452,971 = 453,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,635,314/2,452,971 = 453,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,635,314x = 2,452,971 × 453,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,635,314x = 1,112,083,838,502 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,083,838,502/1,635,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,043
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