Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643,956, 2,465,934 and 462,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,643,956, 2,465,934 and 462,004 is: 693,006
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,643,956 : 2,465,934 = 462,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,643,956/2,465,934 = 462,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,643,956x = 2,465,934 × 462,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,643,956x = 1,139,271,371,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,139,271,371,736/1,643,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,006
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