Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,532, 4,494,798 and 895,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,996,532, 4,494,798 and 895,284 is: 1,342,926
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,996,532 : 4,494,798 = 895,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,996,532/4,494,798 = 895,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,996,532x = 4,494,798 × 895,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,996,532x = 4,024,120,732,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,024,120,732,632/2,996,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,342,926
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