Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866,814, 2,800,221 and 537,118
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,866,814, 2,800,221 and 537,118 is: 805,677
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,866,814 : 2,800,221 = 537,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,866,814/2,800,221 = 537,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,866,814x = 2,800,221 × 537,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,866,814x = 1,504,049,103,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,504,049,103,078/1,866,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,677
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