Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105,168, 4,657,752 and 861,306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,105,168, 4,657,752 and 861,306 is: 1,291,959
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,105,168 : 4,657,752 = 861,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,105,168/4,657,752 = 861,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,105,168x = 4,657,752 × 861,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,105,168x = 4,011,749,744,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,011,749,744,112/3,105,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,959
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