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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168,506.21, 1,752,759.32 and 282,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168,506.21, 1,752,759.32 and 282,042.21 is: 423,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168,506.21 : 1,752,759.32 = 282,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168,506.21/1,752,759.32 = 282,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168,506.21x = 1,752,759.32 × 282,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168,506.21x = 494,352,112,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,352,112,210.90/1,168,506.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,063.32

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