Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465,932, 3,698,898 and 693,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,465,932, 3,698,898 and 693,004 is: 1,039,506
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,465,932 : 3,698,898 = 693,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,465,932/3,698,898 = 693,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,465,932x = 3,698,898 × 693,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,465,932x = 2,563,351,109,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,563,351,109,592/2,465,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,506
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