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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,049, 1,755,073.52 and 283,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,049, 1,755,073.52 and 283,585 is: 425,377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,049 : 1,755,073.52 = 283,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,049/1,755,073.52 = 283,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,049x = 1,755,073.52 × 283,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,049x = 497,712,524,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,712,524,169.20/1,170,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,377.50

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