Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,524, 1,769,286 and 293,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,179,524, 1,769,286 and 293,060 is: 439,590
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,179,524 : 1,769,286 = 293,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,179,524/1,769,286 = 293,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,179,524x = 1,769,286 × 293,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,179,524x = 518,506,955,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,506,955,160/1,179,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,590
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