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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,621.30, 1,457,618.76 and 372,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,621.30, 1,457,618.76 and 372,535.74 is: 558,875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,621.30 : 1,457,618.76 = 372,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,621.30/1,457,618.76 = 372,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,621.30x = 1,457,618.76 × 372,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,621.30x = 543,015,083,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,015,083,394.48/971,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,875.23

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