Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,862, 3,499,293 and 559,934
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,332,862, 3,499,293 and 559,934 is: 839,901
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,332,862 : 3,499,293 = 559,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,332,862/3,499,293 = 559,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,332,862x = 3,499,293 × 559,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,332,862x = 1,959,373,126,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,373,126,662/2,332,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,901
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