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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,363, 1,755,545.22 and 283,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,363, 1,755,545.22 and 283,899 is: 425,848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,363 : 1,755,545.22 = 283,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,363/1,755,545.22 = 283,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,363x = 1,755,545.22 × 283,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,363x = 498,397,532,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,397,532,412.78/1,170,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,848.67

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