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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,291.81, 1,456,106.83 and 372,682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,291.81, 1,456,106.83 and 372,682.58 is: 558,705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,291.81 : 1,456,106.83 = 372,682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,291.81/1,456,106.83 = 372,682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,291.81x = 1,456,106.83 × 372,682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,291.81x = 542,665,641,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,665,641,947.78/971,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,705.05

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