Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777,642, 2,666,463 and 447,946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,777,642, 2,666,463 and 447,946 is: 671,919
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,777,642 : 2,666,463 = 447,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,777,642/2,666,463 = 447,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,777,642x = 2,666,463 × 447,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,777,642x = 1,194,431,434,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,194,431,434,998/1,777,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,919
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