Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798,248, 2,697,372 and 468,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,798,248, 2,697,372 and 468,552 is: 702,828
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,798,248 : 2,697,372 = 468,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,798,248/2,697,372 = 468,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,798,248x = 2,697,372 × 468,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,798,248x = 1,263,859,045,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,859,045,344/1,798,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,828
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