Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,016, 2,656,524 and 589,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,771,016, 2,656,524 and 589,064 is: 883,596
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,771,016 : 2,656,524 = 589,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,771,016/2,656,524 = 589,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,771,016x = 2,656,524 × 589,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,771,016x = 1,564,862,653,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,564,862,653,536/1,771,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,596
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