Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000,452, 3,000,678 and 599,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,000,452, 3,000,678 and 599,620 is: 899,430
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,000,452 : 3,000,678 = 599,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,000,452/3,000,678 = 599,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,000,452x = 3,000,678 × 599,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,000,452x = 1,799,266,542,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,799,266,542,360/2,000,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,430
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