Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,982, 1,772,973 and 295,518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,181,982, 1,772,973 and 295,518 is: 443,277
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,181,982 : 1,772,973 = 295,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,181,982/1,772,973 = 295,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,181,982x = 1,772,973 × 295,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,181,982x = 523,945,435,014 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,945,435,014/1,181,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,277
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