Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,000, 3,699,000 and 693,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,466,000, 3,699,000 and 693,072 is: 1,039,608
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,466,000 : 3,699,000 = 693,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,466,000/3,699,000 = 693,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,466,000x = 3,699,000 × 693,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,466,000x = 2,563,673,328,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,563,673,328,000/2,466,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,608
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