Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179,834, 1,769,757.48 and 293,370
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,179,834, 1,769,757.48 and 293,370 is: 440,056.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,179,834 : 1,769,757.48 = 293,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,179,834/1,769,757.48 = 293,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,179,834x = 1,769,757.48 × 293,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,179,834x = 519,193,751,907.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,193,751,907.60/1,179,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,056.61
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