Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,988, 1,772,982 and 295,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,181,988, 1,772,982 and 295,524 is: 443,286
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,181,988 : 1,772,982 = 295,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,181,988/1,772,982 = 295,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,181,988x = 1,772,982 × 295,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,181,988x = 523,958,732,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,958,732,568/1,181,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,286
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