Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,856, 3,055,284 and 707,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,036,856, 3,055,284 and 707,160 is: 1,060,740
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,036,856 : 3,055,284 = 707,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,036,856/3,055,284 = 707,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,036,856x = 3,055,284 × 707,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,036,856x = 2,160,574,633,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,160,574,633,440/2,036,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,740
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