Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,534,288, 5,301,432 and 874,896
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,534,288, 5,301,432 and 874,896 is: 1,312,344
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,534,288 : 5,301,432 = 874,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,534,288/5,301,432 = 874,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,534,288x = 5,301,432 × 874,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,534,288x = 4,638,201,651,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,638,201,651,072/3,534,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,344
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