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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,073, 1,755,109.50 and 283,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,073, 1,755,109.50 and 283,609 is: 425,413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,073 : 1,755,109.50 = 283,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,073/1,755,109.50 = 283,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,073x = 1,755,109.50 × 283,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,073x = 497,764,850,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,764,850,185.50/1,170,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,413.50

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