Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643,954, 2,465,931 and 462,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,643,954, 2,465,931 and 462,002 is: 693,003
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,643,954 : 2,465,931 = 462,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,643,954/2,465,931 = 462,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,643,954x = 2,465,931 × 462,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,643,954x = 1,139,265,053,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,139,265,053,862/1,643,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,003
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