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