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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,033, 1,755,049.50 and 283,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,033, 1,755,049.50 and 283,569 is: 425,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,033 : 1,755,049.50 = 283,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,033/1,755,049.50 = 283,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,033x = 1,755,049.50 × 283,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,033x = 497,677,631,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,677,631,665.50/1,170,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,353.50

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