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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,462.40, 1,457,196.34 and 372,607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,462.40, 1,457,196.34 and 372,607.13 is: 558,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,462.40 : 1,457,196.34 = 372,607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,462.40/1,457,196.34 = 372,607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,462.40x = 1,457,196.34 × 372,607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,462.40x = 542,961,737,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,961,737,876.41/971,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,911.74

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