Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772,962, 2,659,443 and 443,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,772,962, 2,659,443 and 443,266 is: 664,899
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,772,962 : 2,659,443 = 443,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,772,962/2,659,443 = 443,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,772,962x = 2,659,443 × 443,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,772,962x = 1,178,840,660,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,178,840,660,838/1,772,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,899
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