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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,396, 1,755,594.72 and 283,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,396, 1,755,594.72 and 283,932 is: 425,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,396 : 1,755,594.72 = 283,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,396/1,755,594.72 = 283,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,396x = 1,755,594.72 × 283,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,396x = 498,469,520,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,469,520,039.04/1,170,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,898.17

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