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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169,928, 1,754,901.12 and 283,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169,928, 1,754,901.12 and 283,464 is: 425,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169,928 : 1,754,901.12 = 283,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169,928/1,754,901.12 = 283,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169,928x = 1,754,901.12 × 283,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169,928x = 497,451,291,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,451,291,079.68/1,169,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,198.21

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