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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,293.32, 1,456,109.07 and 372,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,293.32, 1,456,109.07 and 372,684.08 is: 558,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,293.32 : 1,456,109.07 = 372,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,293.32/1,456,109.07 = 372,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,293.32x = 1,456,109.07 × 372,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,293.32x = 542,668,661,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,668,661,852.06/971,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,707.29

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