Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258,640, 3,387,960 and 682,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,258,640, 3,387,960 and 682,704 is: 1,024,056
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,258,640 : 3,387,960 = 682,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,258,640/3,387,960 = 682,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,258,640x = 3,387,960 × 682,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,258,640x = 2,312,973,843,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,973,843,840/2,258,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,056
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