Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947,168, 4,420,752 and 952,624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,947,168, 4,420,752 and 952,624 is: 1,428,936
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,947,168 : 4,420,752 = 952,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,947,168/4,420,752 = 952,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,947,168x = 4,420,752 × 952,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,947,168x = 4,211,314,453,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,211,314,453,248/2,947,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,428,936
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