Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642,724, 3,964,086 and 648,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,642,724, 3,964,086 and 648,180 is: 972,270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,642,724 : 3,964,086 = 648,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,642,724/3,964,086 = 648,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,642,724x = 3,964,086 × 648,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,642,724x = 2,569,441,263,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,569,441,263,480/2,642,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,270
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