Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,318,672, 4,978,008 and 954,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,318,672, 4,978,008 and 954,768 is: 1,432,152
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,318,672 : 4,978,008 = 954,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,318,672/4,978,008 = 954,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,318,672x = 4,978,008 × 954,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,318,672x = 4,752,842,742,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,752,842,742,144/3,318,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,152
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