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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,367, 1,755,551.22 and 283,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,367, 1,755,551.22 and 283,903 is: 425,854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,367 : 1,755,551.22 = 283,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,367/1,755,551.22 = 283,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,367x = 1,755,551.22 × 283,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,367x = 498,406,258,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,406,258,011.66/1,170,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,854.67

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