Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,854, 3,499,281 and 559,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,332,854, 3,499,281 and 559,926 is: 839,889
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,332,854 : 3,499,281 = 559,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,332,854/3,499,281 = 559,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,332,854x = 3,499,281 × 559,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,332,854x = 1,959,338,413,206 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,338,413,206/2,332,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,889
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