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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,908, 1,756,366.32 and 284,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,908, 1,756,366.32 and 284,444 is: 426,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,908 : 1,756,366.32 = 284,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,908/1,756,366.32 = 284,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,908x = 1,756,366.32 × 284,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,908x = 499,587,861,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,587,861,526.08/1,170,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,667.05

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