Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,110, 1,767,165 and 291,646
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,178,110, 1,767,165 and 291,646 is: 437,469
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,178,110 : 1,767,165 = 291,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,178,110/1,767,165 = 291,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,178,110x = 1,767,165 × 291,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,178,110x = 515,386,603,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,386,603,590/1,178,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,469
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