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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,291.50, 1,456,106.42 and 372,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,291.50, 1,456,106.42 and 372,682.27 is: 558,704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,291.50 : 1,456,106.42 = 372,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,291.50/1,456,106.42 = 372,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,291.50x = 1,456,106.42 × 372,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,291.50x = 542,665,040,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,665,040,528.41/971,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,704.61

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