Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753,974, 2,630,961 and 424,278
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,753,974, 2,630,961 and 424,278 is: 636,417
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,753,974 : 2,630,961 = 424,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,753,974/2,630,961 = 424,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,753,974x = 2,630,961 × 424,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,753,974x = 1,116,258,871,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,116,258,871,158/1,753,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,417
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