Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970,540, 2,955,810 and 474,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,970,540, 2,955,810 and 474,632 is: 711,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,970,540 : 2,955,810 = 474,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,970,540/2,955,810 = 474,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,970,540x = 2,955,810 × 474,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,970,540x = 1,402,922,011,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,922,011,920/1,970,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,948
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