Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120,048, 4,680,072 and 756,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,120,048, 4,680,072 and 756,144 is: 1,134,216
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,120,048 : 4,680,072 = 756,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,120,048/4,680,072 = 756,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,120,048x = 4,680,072 × 756,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,120,048x = 3,538,808,362,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,538,808,362,368/3,120,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,216
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