Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,122, 1,755,183 and 283,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,170,122, 1,755,183 and 283,658 is: 425,487
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,170,122 : 1,755,183 = 283,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,170,122/1,755,183 = 283,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,170,122x = 1,755,183 × 283,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,170,122x = 497,871,699,414 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,871,699,414/1,170,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,487
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