Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,032, 1,755,048 and 283,568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,032, 1,755,048 and 283,568 is: 425,352
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,032 : 1,755,048 = 283,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,032/1,755,048 = 283,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,032x = 1,755,048 × 283,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,032x = 497,675,451,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,675,451,264/1,170,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,352
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