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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170,918, 1,756,381.32 and 284,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170,918, 1,756,381.32 and 284,454 is: 426,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170,918 : 1,756,381.32 = 284,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170,918/1,756,381.32 = 284,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170,918x = 1,756,381.32 × 284,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170,918x = 499,609,691,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,609,691,999.28/1,170,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,682.05

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