Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,974, 1,772,961 and 295,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,181,974, 1,772,961 and 295,510 is: 443,265
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,181,974 : 1,772,961 = 295,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,181,974/1,772,961 = 295,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,181,974x = 1,772,961 × 295,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,181,974x = 523,927,705,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,927,705,110/1,181,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,265
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