Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659,456, 3,989,184 and 664,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,659,456, 3,989,184 and 664,912 is: 997,368
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,659,456 : 3,989,184 = 664,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,659,456/3,989,184 = 664,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,659,456x = 3,989,184 × 664,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,659,456x = 2,652,456,311,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,652,456,311,808/2,659,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,368
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