Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789,568, 4,184,352 and 688,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,789,568, 4,184,352 and 688,320 is: 1,032,480
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,789,568 : 4,184,352 = 688,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,789,568/4,184,352 = 688,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,789,568x = 4,184,352 × 688,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,789,568x = 2,880,173,168,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,880,173,168,640/2,789,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,480
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