Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643,982, 2,465,973 and 462,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,643,982, 2,465,973 and 462,030 is: 693,045
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,643,982 : 2,465,973 = 462,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,643,982/2,465,973 = 462,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,643,982x = 2,465,973 × 462,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,643,982x = 1,139,353,505,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,139,353,505,190/1,643,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,045
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