Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,534, 3,948,801 and 637,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,632,534, 3,948,801 and 637,990 is: 956,985
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,632,534 : 3,948,801 = 637,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,632,534/3,948,801 = 637,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,632,534x = 3,948,801 × 637,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,632,534x = 2,519,295,549,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,295,549,990/2,632,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,985
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