Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,096, 1,767,144 and 291,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,178,096, 1,767,144 and 291,632 is: 437,448
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,178,096 : 1,767,144 = 291,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,178,096/1,767,144 = 291,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,178,096x = 1,767,144 × 291,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,178,096x = 515,355,739,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,355,739,008/1,178,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,448
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