Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656,530, 3,984,795 and 883,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,656,530, 3,984,795 and 883,602 is: 1,325,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,656,530 : 3,984,795 = 883,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,656,530/3,984,795 = 883,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,656,530x = 3,984,795 × 883,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,656,530x = 3,520,972,831,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,520,972,831,590/2,656,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,403
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