Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,168, 2,632,752 and 425,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,755,168, 2,632,752 and 425,472 is: 638,208
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,755,168 : 2,632,752 = 425,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,755,168/2,632,752 = 425,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,755,168x = 2,632,752 × 425,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,755,168x = 1,120,162,258,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,162,258,944/1,755,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,208
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