Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,836, 3,976,254 and 656,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,650,836, 3,976,254 and 656,292 is: 984,438
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,650,836 : 3,976,254 = 656,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,650,836/3,976,254 = 656,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,650,836x = 3,976,254 × 656,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,650,836x = 2,609,583,690,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,609,583,690,168/2,650,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,438
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