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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166,446, 1,749,669.02 and 279,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166,446, 1,749,669.02 and 279,982 is: 419,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166,446 : 1,749,669.02 = 279,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166,446/1,749,669.02 = 279,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166,446x = 1,749,669.02 × 279,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166,446x = 489,875,832,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,875,832,257.60/1,166,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,973.01

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