Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970,542, 2,955,813 and 474,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,970,542, 2,955,813 and 474,634 is: 711,951
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,970,542 : 2,955,813 = 474,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,970,542/2,955,813 = 474,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,970,542x = 2,955,813 × 474,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,970,542x = 1,402,929,347,442 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,929,347,442/1,970,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,951
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