Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806,048, 2,492,424 and 1,001,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,806,048, 2,492,424 and 1,001,232 is: 1,381,743.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,806,048 : 2,492,424 = 1,001,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,806,048/2,492,424 = 1,001,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,806,048x = 2,492,424 × 1,001,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,806,048x = 2,495,494,666,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,495,494,666,368/1,806,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,743.27
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