Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363,970, 3,545,955 and 591,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,363,970, 3,545,955 and 591,042 is: 886,563
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,363,970 : 3,545,955 = 591,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,363,970/3,545,955 = 591,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,363,970x = 3,545,955 × 591,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,363,970x = 2,095,808,335,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,095,808,335,110/2,363,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,563
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