Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905,860, 4,358,790 and 804,612
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,905,860, 4,358,790 and 804,612 is: 1,206,918
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,905,860 : 4,358,790 = 804,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,905,860/4,358,790 = 804,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,905,860x = 4,358,790 × 804,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,905,860x = 3,507,134,739,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,507,134,739,480/2,905,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,918
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