Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765,846, 4,148,769 and 664,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,765,846, 4,148,769 and 664,598 is: 996,897
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,765,846 : 4,148,769 = 664,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,765,846/4,148,769 = 664,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,765,846x = 4,148,769 × 664,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,765,846x = 2,757,263,579,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,757,263,579,862/2,765,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,897
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