Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,114, 1,755,171 and 283,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,114, 1,755,171 and 283,650 is: 425,475
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,114 : 1,755,171 = 283,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,114/1,755,171 = 283,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,114x = 1,755,171 × 283,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,114x = 497,854,254,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,854,254,150/1,170,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,475
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