Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,122, 3,975,183 and 655,578
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,650,122, 3,975,183 and 655,578 is: 983,367
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,650,122 : 3,975,183 = 655,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,650,122/3,975,183 = 655,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,650,122x = 3,975,183 × 655,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,650,122x = 2,606,042,520,774 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,606,042,520,774/2,650,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,367
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