Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069,986, 3,104,979 and 574,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,069,986, 3,104,979 and 574,078 is: 861,117
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,069,986 : 3,104,979 = 574,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,069,986/3,104,979 = 574,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,069,986x = 3,104,979 × 574,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,069,986x = 1,782,500,134,362 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,782,500,134,362/2,069,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,117
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