Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111,582, 4,667,373 and 747,678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,111,582, 4,667,373 and 747,678 is: 1,121,517
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,111,582 : 4,667,373 = 747,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,111,582/4,667,373 = 747,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,111,582x = 4,667,373 × 747,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,111,582x = 3,489,692,109,894 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,489,692,109,894/3,111,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,517
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