Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148,772, 6,223,158 and 996,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,148,772, 6,223,158 and 996,900 is: 1,495,350
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,148,772 : 6,223,158 = 996,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,148,772/6,223,158 = 996,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,148,772x = 6,223,158 × 996,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,148,772x = 6,203,866,210,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,203,866,210,200/4,148,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,350
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