Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,972, 1,772,958 and 295,508
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,181,972, 1,772,958 and 295,508 is: 443,262
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,181,972 : 1,772,958 = 295,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,181,972/1,772,958 = 295,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,181,972x = 1,772,958 × 295,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,181,972x = 523,923,272,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,923,272,664/1,181,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,262
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