Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,036, 1,755,054 and 283,572
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,036, 1,755,054 and 283,572 is: 425,358
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,036 : 1,755,054 = 283,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,036/1,755,054 = 283,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,036x = 1,755,054 × 283,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,036x = 497,684,172,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,684,172,888/1,170,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,358
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