Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,860, 3,499,290 and 559,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,332,860, 3,499,290 and 559,932 is: 839,898
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,332,860 : 3,499,290 = 559,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,332,860/3,499,290 = 559,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,332,860x = 3,499,290 × 559,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,332,860x = 1,959,364,448,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,364,448,280/2,332,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,898
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