Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,038, 1,755,057 and 283,574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,038, 1,755,057 and 283,574 is: 425,361
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,038 : 1,755,057 = 283,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,038/1,755,057 = 283,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,038x = 1,755,057 × 283,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,038x = 497,688,533,718 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,688,533,718/1,170,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,361
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