Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911,314, 2,866,971 and 581,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,911,314, 2,866,971 and 581,618 is: 872,427
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,911,314 : 2,866,971 = 581,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,911,314/2,866,971 = 581,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,911,314x = 2,866,971 × 581,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,911,314x = 1,667,481,939,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,667,481,939,078/1,911,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,427
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