Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510,364, 5,265,546 and 850,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,510,364, 5,265,546 and 850,972 is: 1,276,458
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,510,364 : 5,265,546 = 850,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,510,364/5,265,546 = 850,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,510,364x = 5,265,546 × 850,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,510,364x = 4,480,832,210,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,480,832,210,712/3,510,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,458
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