Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,556, 3,857,334 and 995,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,571,556, 3,857,334 and 995,620 is: 1,493,430
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,571,556 : 3,857,334 = 995,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,571,556/3,857,334 = 995,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,571,556x = 3,857,334 × 995,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,571,556x = 3,840,438,877,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,840,438,877,080/2,571,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493,430
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