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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168,502.83, 1,752,754.25 and 282,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168,502.83, 1,752,754.25 and 282,038.83 is: 423,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168,502.83 : 1,752,754.25 = 282,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168,502.83/1,752,754.25 = 282,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168,502.83x = 1,752,754.25 × 282,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168,502.83x = 494,344,757,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,344,757,947.53/1,168,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,058.25

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