Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015,858, 3,023,787 and 833,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,015,858, 3,023,787 and 833,906 is: 1,250,859
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,015,858 : 3,023,787 = 833,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,015,858/3,023,787 = 833,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,015,858x = 3,023,787 × 833,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,015,858x = 2,521,554,122,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,521,554,122,022/2,015,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,859
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