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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168,508.21, 1,752,762.31 and 282,044.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168,508.21, 1,752,762.31 and 282,044.21 is: 423,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168,508.21 : 1,752,762.31 = 282,044.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168,508.21/1,752,762.31 = 282,044.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168,508.21x = 1,752,762.31 × 282,044.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168,508.21x = 494,356,451,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,356,451,572.80/1,168,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,066.31

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