Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,776, 3,949,164 and 638,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,632,776, 3,949,164 and 638,232 is: 957,348
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,632,776 : 3,949,164 = 638,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,632,776/3,949,164 = 638,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,632,776x = 3,949,164 × 638,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,632,776x = 2,520,482,838,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,520,482,838,048/2,632,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,348
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