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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,915, 1,756,376.82 and 284,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,915, 1,756,376.82 and 284,451 is: 426,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,915 : 1,756,376.82 = 284,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,915/1,756,376.82 = 284,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,915x = 1,756,376.82 × 284,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,915x = 499,603,142,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,603,142,825.82/1,170,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,677.55

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