Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147,304, 6,220,956 and 995,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,147,304, 6,220,956 and 995,432 is: 1,493,148
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,147,304 : 6,220,956 = 995,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,147,304/6,220,956 = 995,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,147,304x = 6,220,956 × 995,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,147,304x = 6,192,538,672,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,192,538,672,992/4,147,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493,148
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