Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529,792, 3,794,688 and 756,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,529,792, 3,794,688 and 756,864 is: 1,135,296
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,529,792 : 3,794,688 = 756,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,529,792/3,794,688 = 756,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,529,792x = 3,794,688 × 756,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,529,792x = 2,872,062,738,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,872,062,738,432/2,529,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,135,296
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