Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761,816, 2,642,724 and 432,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,761,816, 2,642,724 and 432,120 is: 648,180
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,761,816 : 2,642,724 = 432,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,761,816/2,642,724 = 432,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,761,816x = 2,642,724 × 432,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,761,816x = 1,141,973,894,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,141,973,894,880/1,761,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,180
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