Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327,168, 7,990,752 and 1,591,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,327,168, 7,990,752 and 1,591,616 is: 2,387,424
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,327,168 : 7,990,752 = 1,591,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,327,168/7,990,752 = 1,591,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,327,168x = 7,990,752 × 1,591,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,327,168x = 12,718,208,735,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,718,208,735,232/5,327,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,387,424
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