Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905,856, 4,358,784 and 804,608
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,905,856, 4,358,784 and 804,608 is: 1,206,912
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,905,856 : 4,358,784 = 804,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,905,856/4,358,784 = 804,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,905,856x = 4,358,784 × 804,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,905,856x = 3,507,112,476,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,507,112,476,672/2,905,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,912
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