Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589,440, 3,884,160 and 816,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,589,440, 3,884,160 and 816,512 is: 1,224,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,589,440 : 3,884,160 = 816,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,589,440/3,884,160 = 816,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,589,440x = 3,884,160 × 816,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,589,440x = 3,171,463,249,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,171,463,249,920/2,589,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,768
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