Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151,976, 4,727,964 and 788,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,151,976, 4,727,964 and 788,072 is: 1,182,108
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,151,976 : 4,727,964 = 788,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,151,976/4,727,964 = 788,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,151,976x = 4,727,964 × 788,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,151,976x = 3,725,976,045,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,725,976,045,408/3,151,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,108
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