Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976,204, 8,964,384 and 1,987,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,976,204, 8,964,384 and 1,987,116 is: 2,980,699.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,976,204 : 8,964,384 = 1,987,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,976,204/8,964,384 = 1,987,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,976,204x = 8,964,384 × 1,987,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,976,204x = 17,813,270,876,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,813,270,876,544/5,976,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,980,699.94
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