Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638,144, 2,457,216 and 456,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,638,144, 2,457,216 and 456,192 is: 684,288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,638,144 : 2,457,216 = 456,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,638,144/2,457,216 = 456,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,638,144x = 2,457,216 × 456,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,638,144x = 1,120,962,281,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,962,281,472/1,638,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,288
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