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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,620.71, 1,457,617.86 and 372,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,620.71, 1,457,617.86 and 372,535.14 is: 558,874.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,620.71 : 1,457,617.86 = 372,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,620.71/1,457,617.86 = 372,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,620.71x = 1,457,617.86 × 372,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,620.71x = 543,013,873,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,013,873,541.60/971,620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,874.33

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