Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775,284, 2,449,892 and 970,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,775,284, 2,449,892 and 970,468 is: 1,339,245.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,775,284 : 2,449,892 = 970,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,775,284/2,449,892 = 970,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,775,284x = 2,449,892 × 970,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,775,284x = 2,377,541,789,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,377,541,789,456/1,775,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339,245.88
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