Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,390, 3,111,585 and 498,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,074,390, 3,111,585 and 498,454 is: 747,681
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,074,390 : 3,111,585 = 498,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,074,390/3,111,585 = 498,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,074,390x = 3,111,585 × 498,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,074,390x = 1,550,981,989,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,550,981,989,590/2,074,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,681
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