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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,031.82, 1,755,047.72 and 283,567.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,031.82, 1,755,047.72 and 283,567.82 is: 425,351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,031.82 : 1,755,047.72 = 283,567.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,031.82/1,755,047.72 = 283,567.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,031.82x = 1,755,047.72 × 283,567.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,031.82x = 497,675,055,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,675,055,956.37/1,170,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,351.73

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