Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000,450, 3,000,675 and 599,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,000,450, 3,000,675 and 599,618 is: 899,427
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,000,450 : 3,000,675 = 599,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,000,450/3,000,675 = 599,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,000,450x = 3,000,675 × 599,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,000,450x = 1,799,258,742,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,799,258,742,150/2,000,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,427
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