Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849,428, 2,774,142 and 519,732
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,849,428, 2,774,142 and 519,732 is: 779,598
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,849,428 : 2,774,142 = 519,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,849,428/2,774,142 = 519,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,849,428x = 2,774,142 × 519,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,849,428x = 1,441,810,369,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,441,810,369,944/1,849,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,598
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