Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783,700, 4,175,550 and 682,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,783,700, 4,175,550 and 682,452 is: 1,023,678
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,783,700 : 4,175,550 = 682,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,783,700/4,175,550 = 682,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,783,700x = 4,175,550 × 682,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,783,700x = 2,849,612,448,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,849,612,448,600/2,783,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,678
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