Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905,858, 4,358,787 and 804,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,905,858, 4,358,787 and 804,610 is: 1,206,915
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,905,858 : 4,358,787 = 804,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,905,858/4,358,787 = 804,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,905,858x = 4,358,787 × 804,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,905,858x = 3,507,123,608,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,507,123,608,070/2,905,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,915
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