Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,970, 1,772,955 and 295,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,181,970, 1,772,955 and 295,506 is: 443,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,181,970 : 1,772,955 = 295,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,181,970/1,772,955 = 295,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,181,970x = 1,772,955 × 295,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,181,970x = 523,918,840,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,918,840,230/1,181,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,259
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