Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286,924, 3,430,386 and 957,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,286,924, 3,430,386 and 957,228 is: 1,435,842
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,286,924 : 3,430,386 = 957,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,286,924/3,430,386 = 957,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,286,924x = 3,430,386 × 957,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,286,924x = 3,283,661,530,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,283,661,530,008/2,286,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,842
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