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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,620.83, 1,457,618.06 and 372,535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,620.83, 1,457,618.06 and 372,535.27 is: 558,874.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,620.83 : 1,457,618.06 = 372,535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,620.83/1,457,618.06 = 372,535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,620.83x = 1,457,618.06 × 372,535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,620.83x = 543,014,132,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,014,132,032.26/971,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,874.53

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