Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,328, 3,541,992 and 785,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,361,328, 3,541,992 and 785,392 is: 1,178,088
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,361,328 : 3,541,992 = 785,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,361,328/3,541,992 = 785,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,361,328x = 3,541,992 × 785,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,361,328x = 2,781,852,180,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,781,852,180,864/2,361,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,088
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