Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042,932, 3,064,398 and 642,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,042,932, 3,064,398 and 642,100 is: 963,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,042,932 : 3,064,398 = 642,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,042,932/3,064,398 = 642,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,042,932x = 3,064,398 × 642,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,042,932x = 1,967,649,955,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,967,649,955,800/2,042,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,150
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