Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,094, 1,767,141 and 291,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,178,094, 1,767,141 and 291,630 is: 437,445
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,178,094 : 1,767,141 = 291,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,178,094/1,767,141 = 291,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,178,094x = 1,767,141 × 291,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,178,094x = 515,351,329,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,351,329,830/1,178,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,445
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