Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352,672, 3,529,008 and 579,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,352,672, 3,529,008 and 579,744 is: 869,616
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,352,672 : 3,529,008 = 579,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,352,672/3,529,008 = 579,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,352,672x = 3,529,008 × 579,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,352,672x = 2,045,921,213,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,921,213,952/2,352,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,616
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