Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,810, 4,159,215 and 999,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,772,810, 4,159,215 and 999,882 is: 1,499,823
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,772,810 : 4,159,215 = 999,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,772,810/4,159,215 = 999,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,772,810x = 4,159,215 × 999,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,772,810x = 4,158,724,212,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,158,724,212,630/2,772,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,823
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