Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589,442, 3,884,163 and 816,514
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,589,442, 3,884,163 and 816,514 is: 1,224,771
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,589,442 : 3,884,163 = 816,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,589,442/3,884,163 = 816,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,589,442x = 3,884,163 × 816,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,589,442x = 3,171,473,467,782 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,171,473,467,782/2,589,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,771
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