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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,293.20, 1,456,109.04 and 372,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,293.20, 1,456,109.04 and 372,683.92 is: 558,707.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,293.20 : 1,456,109.04 = 372,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,293.20/1,456,109.04 = 372,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,293.20x = 1,456,109.04 × 372,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,293.20x = 542,668,424,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,668,424,974.64/971,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,707.12

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