Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,986, 1,772,979 and 295,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,181,986, 1,772,979 and 295,522 is: 443,283
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,181,986 : 1,772,979 = 295,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,181,986/1,772,979 = 295,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,181,986x = 1,772,979 × 295,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,181,986x = 523,954,300,038 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,954,300,038/1,181,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,283
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