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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169,317, 1,753,975.50 and 282,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169,317, 1,753,975.50 and 282,853 is: 424,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169,317 : 1,753,975.50 = 282,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169,317/1,753,975.50 = 282,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169,317x = 1,753,975.50 × 282,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169,317x = 496,117,232,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,117,232,101.50/1,169,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,279.50

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