Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,066, 1,755,099 and 283,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,066, 1,755,099 and 283,602 is: 425,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,066 : 1,755,099 = 283,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,066/1,755,099 = 283,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,066x = 1,755,099 × 283,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,066x = 497,749,586,598 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,749,586,598/1,170,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,403
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