Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856,064, 2,784,096 and 455,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,856,064, 2,784,096 and 455,232 is: 682,848
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,856,064 : 2,784,096 = 455,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,856,064/2,784,096 = 455,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,856,064x = 2,784,096 × 455,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,856,064x = 1,267,409,590,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,409,590,272/1,856,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,848
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