Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,930, 3,698,895 and 693,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,465,930, 3,698,895 and 693,002 is: 1,039,503
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,465,930 : 3,698,895 = 693,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,465,930/3,698,895 = 693,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,465,930x = 3,698,895 × 693,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,465,930x = 2,563,341,632,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,563,341,632,790/2,465,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,503
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