Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287,908, 4,931,862 and 924,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,287,908, 4,931,862 and 924,004 is: 1,386,006
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,287,908 : 4,931,862 = 924,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,287,908/4,931,862 = 924,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,287,908x = 4,931,862 × 924,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,287,908x = 4,557,060,215,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,557,060,215,448/3,287,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,006
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