Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688,266, 2,532,399 and 506,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,688,266, 2,532,399 and 506,314 is: 759,471
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,688,266 : 2,532,399 = 506,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,688,266/2,532,399 = 506,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,688,266x = 2,532,399 × 506,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,688,266x = 1,282,189,067,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,282,189,067,286/1,688,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,471
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