Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,020, 2,656,530 and 589,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,771,020, 2,656,530 and 589,068 is: 883,602
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,771,020 : 2,656,530 = 589,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,771,020/2,656,530 = 589,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,771,020x = 2,656,530 × 589,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,771,020x = 1,564,876,814,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,564,876,814,040/1,771,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,602
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