Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679,994, 2,519,991 and 498,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,679,994, 2,519,991 and 498,042 is: 747,063
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,679,994 : 2,519,991 = 498,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,679,994/2,519,991 = 498,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,679,994x = 2,519,991 × 498,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,679,994x = 1,255,061,357,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,255,061,357,622/1,679,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,063
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