Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503,178, 5,254,767 and 843,786
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,503,178, 5,254,767 and 843,786 is: 1,265,679
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,503,178 : 5,254,767 = 843,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,503,178/5,254,767 = 843,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,503,178x = 5,254,767 × 843,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,503,178x = 4,433,898,827,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,433,898,827,862/3,503,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,679
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