Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,216, 2,632,824 and 425,520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,755,216, 2,632,824 and 425,520 is: 638,280
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,755,216 : 2,632,824 = 425,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,755,216/2,632,824 = 425,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,755,216x = 2,632,824 × 425,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,755,216x = 1,120,319,268,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,319,268,480/1,755,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,280
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