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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169,929, 1,754,902.62 and 283,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169,929, 1,754,902.62 and 283,465 is: 425,199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169,929 : 1,754,902.62 = 283,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169,929/1,754,902.62 = 283,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169,929x = 1,754,902.62 × 283,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169,929x = 497,453,471,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,453,471,178.30/1,169,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,199.71

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