Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,968, 3,679,452 and 680,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,452,968, 3,679,452 and 680,040 is: 1,020,060
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,452,968 : 3,679,452 = 680,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,452,968/3,679,452 = 680,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,452,968x = 3,679,452 × 680,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,452,968x = 2,502,174,538,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,502,174,538,080/2,452,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020,060
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