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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,059.79, 1,456,799.97 and 372,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,059.79, 1,456,799.97 and 372,021 is: 558,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,059.79 : 1,456,799.97 = 372,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,059.79/1,456,799.97 = 372,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,059.79x = 1,456,799.97 × 372,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,059.79x = 541,960,181,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,960,181,639.37/971,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,112.06

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